A 38-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital after an incidental finding of hypokalemia on routine screening.
A 38-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital after an incidental finding of hypokalemia on routine screening. She reported generalized pain, fatigue, weakness, polyuria, and nocturia. Marked hypokalemia (potassium, 2.5 mEq/L; reference range, 3.6-5.2 mEq/L) with an elevated bicarbonate level (38 mEq/L; reference range, 23-32 mEq/L) was the most striking initial biochemical abnormality.
Which Condition Best Explains These Findings?