Curated insights • How it Works • Practical Pearls • Evidence Base
| Feature | Primary Aldosteronism | Liddle's Syndrome | Licorice Ingestion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renin | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| Aldosterone | High | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| Potassium | Low-Normal | Low | Low |
| Treatment | Spironolactone | Amiloride | Stop Licorice |
Liddle syndrome: an updated review.
Liddle Syndrome is a gain-of-function mutation in ENaC. It mimics hyperaldosteronism clinical features (HTN, hypokalaemia) but aldosterone levels are suppressed. Triamterene/Amiloride are diagnostic and therapeutic.