Research Progress in Pathogenesis of Hypertension in Acute Intermittent Porphyria / 中国医学科学院学报

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) has complicated clinical manifestations and is often accompanied by hypertension.AIP may cause hypertension through adrenergic effect,heme deficiency,inflammation,inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone,toxicity of delta-aminolevulinic acid(ALA,aporphyrin precursor),and elevated serum glucose level.The prevention and treatment strategies for AIP accompanied with hypertension mainly include the controlling of porphyria attacks,application of antihypertensive drugs,lifestyle intervention,and management of latent AIP patients.

Potential therapeutic effects and applications of Eucommiae Folium in secondary hypertension / 药物分析学报

Eucommiae Folium(EF),a traditional Chinese medicine,has been used to treat secondary hypertension,including renal hypertension and salt-sensitive hypertension,as well as hypertension caused by thoracic aortic endothelial dysfunction,a high-fat diet,and oxidized low-density lipoprotein.The antihyperten-sive components of EF are divided into four categories:flavonoids,iridoids,lignans,and phenyl-propanoids,such as chlorogenic acid,geniposide acid and pinoresinol diglucoside.EF regulates the occurrence and development of hypertension by regulating biological processes,such as inhibiting inflammation,regulating the nitric oxide synthase pathway,reducing oxidative stress levels,regulating endothelial vasoactive factors,and lowering blood pressure.However,its molecular antihypertensive mechanisms are still unclear and require further investigation.In this review,by consulting the relevant literature on the antihypertensive effects of EF and using network pharmacology,we summarized the active ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms of EF in the treatment of hypertension to clarify how EF is associated with secondary hypertension,the related components,and underlying mechanisms.The results of the network pharmacology analysis indicated that EF treats hypertension through a multi-component,multi-target and multi-pathway mechanism.In particular,we discussed the role of EF tar-gets in the treatment of hypertension,including epithelial sodium channel,heat shock protein70,rho-associated protein kinase 1,catalase,and superoxide dismutase.The relevant signal transduction path-ways,the ras homolog family member A(RhoA)/Rho-associated protein kinase(ROCK)and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADPH)oxidase/eNOS/NO/Ca2+pathways,are also discussed.

Clinical analysis of 165 children with hypertension / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective:To summarize the characteristics of hypertension and target organ damage in hospitalized children, so as to provide scientific basis for comprehensive prevention and management of hypertension children.Methods:The clinical data of 165 hospitalized children diagnosed with hypertension at Beijing Children′s Hospital from January 2017 to December 2019 were analyzed retrospectively.Data including medical history, clinical symptoms, signs, auxiliary examination and treatment strategy were collected and analyzed statistically.Results:Of 165 admitted hypertensive children who met the inclusion criteria, 35(21.2%)were classified as having primary hypertension, and 130(78.8%)were secondary hypertension.The body mass index(BMI)and the rate of family history of children with primary hypertension were higher than those of children with secondary hypertension, the differences were statistically significant( t=2.052, P=0.026; χ2=3.321, P=0.009). Among 165 children with hypertension, 137 had varying degrees of clinical symptoms(83.0%), only nine primary hypertension cases showed symptoms.The original etiologies of secondary hypertension included 78 cases of renal disease(60.0%), 23 cases of cardiogenic disease(17.7%), six cases of endocrine disease(4.6%)and five cases of rheumatic disease(3.8%). Of all admitted patients, the blood pressure of 158 cases(95.8%)decreased to normal with weight control, low-fat and low-salt diet, antihypertensive drugs and treatment of primary disease.Besides, the parents of seven cases gave up any treatment and left hospital. Conclusion:Secondary hypertension is the main type of hypertension in children, among which renal parenchymal disease is the most common etiology.The clinical symptoms also vary by its original etiology.The overall goal of this study is to reduce the risk of target organ damage, and get blood pressure under control relatively early and effectively.

Advance in Surgical Treatment for Primary Aldosteronism / 中国医学科学院学报

Primary aldosteronism is the most common cause of secondary hypertension.This review focuses on the procedures related to surgical treatment and summarizes the available evidence.We analyzed the impact of primary aldosteronism on the body,the advantages of surgical treatment,the choice of patients and surgical methods,perioperative management,and surgical efficacy evaluation.Finally,we put forward the prospect of scientific research in this field,with a view to providing reference for clinical work.

Hipertensión Arterial Secundaria ¿por dónde empezar? / Secondary Arterial Hypertension, where to start?

30 to 40% of the adult population worldwide has been diagnosed with hypertension, among these patients 5 to 10% of them could have a possibly curable condition. In order to recognize this special population, the clinician must perform a complete work up and be aware of the main underlying causes of secondary hypertension. Often this could be a goal difficult to accomplish. The purpose of this article is to discuss the most frequent causes of secondary hypertension and offer a diagnostic approach for these patients. Clinicians should never forget that drug-related hypertension is a common cause that is discovered only with the help of a good medical history.

Displasia fibromuscular en la Argentina. Registro del grupo de trabajo de Hipertensión Secundaria de la Sociedad Argentina de Hipertensión Arterial (SAHARA-DF): proyecto de protocolo y resultados preliminares / Fibromuscular dysplasia in Argentina. A registry from the Secondary Hypertension working group of the Argentine Society of Hypertension (SAHARA-DF): project protocol and preliminary results

En la Argentina no existen datos epidemiológicos sobre displasia fibromuscular. La realización de un registro nacional puede aportar información que conduzca a una actualización de los consensos y recomendaciones para un correcto diagnóstico, evaluación y tratamiento. El Registro Argentino de Displasia Fibromuscular (SAHARA-DF) inició su actividad de recopilación de datos en octubre de 2015. Al año 2019 se confirmaron 49 pacientes (44 mujeres, 38 hipertensos, edad 45,3 ± 17,2 años, 12 con presentación neurológica). Veintidós pacientes tuvieron lesiones vasculares en más de un sitio, a pesar del sesgo diagnóstico por falta de estudios complementarios en casi la mitad de los casos. El sitio afectado más frecuente fue el renovascular, seguido por el carotídeo y el ilíaco, y las lesiones multifocales fueron más frecuentes que las unifocales (35 versus 14, respectivamente). Se constató la presencia de aneurismas asociados en 13 casos y disección arterial en 4 casos. De las 22 angioplastias renales realizadas, 14 fueron con colocación de stent (endoprótesis). En este estudio preliminar de una población argentina se evidencia el carácter sistémico de la enfermedad y se plantea un llamado a actuar en cuanto a la necesidad de debatir el algoritmo diagnóstico y el método de tratamiento. (AU)

In Argentina there are no epidemiological data regarding fibromuscular dysplasia. Building a National Registry may provide information leading to updated consensus and recommendations for a correct diagnosis, assessment and treatment. Data gathering for the Argentine Registry of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (SAHARA-DF) was initiated in October 2015. By 2019, 49 patients were confirmed (44 women, 38 hypertensives, age 45.3 ± 17.2 years, 12 with a neurological presentation). Twenty-two patients had multi-site vascular lesions, in spite of a diagnosis bias due to lack of supporting studies in almost half of the cases. The renovascular site was the most affected, followed by the carotid and iliac sites, and multifocal lesions were more frequent than unifocal (35 versus 14, respectively). Associated aneurysms were found in 13 cases, and arterial dissection in 4. Twenty-two renal angioplasties were performed, 14 with stent placement. In this preliminary study of an Argentinian population, the systemic nature of the disease is evidenced, and a call for action arises regarding the need for discussing the diagnostic algorithm and treatment method. (AU)

Value of systemic hormonal unloading in pheochromocytoma

@#Systemic unloading of adrenaline improves blood pressure (BP), but the effect on quality of life is not emphasized. This report aims to examine the outcome of systemic hormonal unloading through unilateral adrenalectomy in three pheochromocytoma cases.

Resistant Hypertension: A Clinical Case / Hipertensión resistente: un caso clínico / Hipertensão resistente: um caso clínico

Abstract Introduction: Secondary hypertension corresponds to 15 % of the causes of arterial hypertension, and among them, primary hyperaldosteronism presents a variable incidence of about 3 % in hypertensive patients. It has a slightly higher prevalence in women, between 30 and 60 years, and is usually unilateral. Case presentation: The authors describe the clinical case of a patient, followed by a severe hypertension medicated with four antihypertensive drugs for tension stabilization, maintaining systolic arterial tensions superior to 170 mmHg. In the aetiological study of hypertension, analytical alterations suggested hyperaldosteronism and a nodular lesion was detected in the left adrenal gland. The patient was submitted to surgery and excision of the lesion was done with histological confirmation of the diagnosis of corticomedullary adenoma of the adrenal gland. The patient presented improvement of the tension profile, with need to suspend two of the four antihypertensive drugs and to reduce the dose of the remaining ones. Conclusion: A tumor of the adrenal cortex producing aldosterone is the main cause of primary hyperaldosteronism and should always be excluded when the presence of difficult to control, severe hypertension is detected, since the standard treatment is surgical, leading to a stabilization of the tension pattern after a few months.

Resumen Introducción: la hipertensión secundaria corresponde al 15 % de las causas de hipertensión arterial, y entre ellas, el hiperaldosteronismo primario presenta una incidencia variable de sobre 3 % en pacientes hipertensos. Tiene una prevalencia ligeramente mayor en mujeres, entre 30 y 60 años, y generalmente es unilateral. Presentación del caso: los autores describen el caso clínico de un paciente, seguido por una hipertensión resistente medicada con cuatro fármacos antihipertensivos para la estabilización de la tensión, con mantenimiento de las tensiones arteriales sistólicas superiores a 170 mmHg. Las alteraciones analíticas en el estudio etiológico de la hipertensión sugirieron hiperaldosteronismo y una lesión nodular en la glándula suprarrenal izquierda. El paciente fue sometido a cirugía y se realizó la escisión de la lesión con confirmación histológica del diagnóstico de adenoma corticomedular de la glándula suprarrenal. El paciente presentó una mejora en el perfil de tensión, con la necesidad de suspender dos de los cuatro fármacos antihipertensivos y reducir la dosis de los restantes. Discusión: un tumor de la corteza suprarrenal que produce la aldosterona es la principal causa de hiperaldosteronismo primario y siempre debe excluirse cuando se presenta hipertensión grave, difícil de controlar, ya que el tratamiento estándar es quirúrgico y conduce a una estabilización del patrón de tensión después de unos meses.

Resumo Introdução: a hipertensão secundária corresponde ao 15 % das causas de hipertensão arterial, e entre elas, o hiperaldosteronismo primário apresenta uma incidência variável de sobre 3 % em pacientes hipertensos. Tem uma prevalência ligeiramente maior em mulheres, entre 30-60 anos, e geralmente é unilateral. Apresentação do caso: os autores descrevem o caso clínico de um paciente, seguido por uma hipertensão resistente medicada com quatro fármacos anti-hipertensivos para a estabilização da tensão, com manutenção das tensões arteriais sistólicas a 170 mmHg. As alterações analíticas no estudo etiológico da hipertensão sugeriram hiperaldosteronismo e uma lesão nodular na glândula suprarrenal esquerda. O paciente foi submetido a cirurgia e se realizou a incisão da lesão com confirmação histológica do diagnóstico de adenoma córtico-medular da glândula suprarrenal. O paciente apresentou uma melhora no perfil de tensão, com a necessidade de suspender dois dos quatro fármacos anti-hipertensivos e reduzir a dose dos restantes. Discussão: um tumor do córtex suprarrenal que produz a aldosterona é a principal causa de hiperaldosteronismo primário e sempre deve excluir-se quando se apresenta hipertensão grave, difícil de controlar, pois o tratamento standard é cirúrgico e conduz a uma estabilização do patrão de tensão depois de uns meses.

Clinical, surgical, and histopathologic outcomes of Filipino patients who underwent adrenalectomy in a tertiary hospital in Cebu, Philippines

Introduction@#Hormone-producing adrenal tumors, adrenal carcinomas and other adrenal diseases can be potentially cured with adrenalectomy. In the local setting, studies are often limited by a small sample size and inadequate patient data. This study aimed to determine the clinical and histopathologic characteristics and perioperative outcomes of patients who underwent adrenalectomy.@*Methods@#This is a retrospective chart review study from January 2007 to June 2017 in a tertiary hospital in Cebu City, Philippines. Clinical profiles, type of surgery, and operative outcomes were determined. Comparative analysis of clinical profile, histopathologic features, and surgical outcome was done. Descriptive as well as appropriate inferential statistical methods were used to analyze the data.@*Results@#A total of 31 patients who underwent adrenalectomy were included with the mean age of 45.7 [SD=17.1] years old and a 1:3 male to female distribution. The distribution of tumors was as follows: hormone-producing adrenal tumor (74.2%), malignant adrenal tumors (12.9%), and other benign lesions (12.9%). Among patients with hormoneproducing tumors, 39.1% had catecholamine excess, 34.8% had aldosterone excess, and 26.1% had cortisol excess. Hormone-producing adrenal tumors were common at age 20 to 40 years old while malignant tumors were more common among those above 40 years old (p-value=0.023). Stage 3 hypertension (p-value=0.010) and improvement of hypertension postoperatively (p-value=0.046) were more common among hormone-producing tumors. On the other hand, large tumor size (>4cm) (p-value=0.011), blood loss needing blood transfusion (p-value=0.001), prolonged operation (p-value=0.046), and longer hospital stay (p-value=0.002) were common among those with malignant tumors. Open adrenalectomy was associated with significant blood loss needing transfusion (p-value=0.001) and prolonged hospital stay (p-value=0.024).@*Conclusion@#Hormone-producing adrenal tumors with secondary hypertension are the most common pathology among patients who underwent adrenalectomy. They are usually seen among patients less than 40 years old, with smaller tumor size, and frequently present with higher blood pressures that improve following adrenalectomy. In contrast, adrenal carcinomas are more common among patients above 40 years old and have larger tumor size. More often they have prolonged operation time, greater blood loss, and longer hospital stay. Patients who underwent open adrenalectomy had more blood loss and had a longer hospital stay than those who underwent laparoscopic surgery.

Multimodality Imaging in Patients with Secondary Hypertension: With a Focus on Appropriate Imaging Approaches Depending on the Etiologies

Although the causes of hypertension are usually unknown, about 10% of the cases occur secondary to specific etiologies, which are often treatable. Common categories of secondary hypertension include renal parenchymal disease, renovascular stenosis, vascular and endocrinologic disorders. For diseases involving the renal parenchyma and adrenal glands, ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is recommended. For renovascular stenosis and vascular disorders, Doppler US, conventional or noninvasive (CT or MR) angiography is an appropriate modality. Nuclear imaging can be useful in the differential diagnosis of endocrine causes. Radiologists should understand the role of each imaging modality and its typical findings in various causes of secondary hypertension. This article focuses on appropriate imaging approaches in accordance with the categorized etiologies leading to hypertension.

Adrenalectomía unilateral para hiperaldosteronismo primario por hiperplasia adrenal unilateral / Unilateral adrenalectomy for primary hyperaldosteronism due to unilateral adrenal hyperplasia

Resumen El hiperaldosteronismo primario es una causa en ascenso de hipertensión arterial, patología que cada día toma mayor importancia por los desenlaces asociados como infarto agudo de miocardio y enfermedad cerebrovascular, entre otras. Se describen diferentes subtipos de hiperaldosteronismo, la hiperplasia unilateral es uno de estos subtipos, siendo una entidad rara. Aquí presentamos un caso de una paciente femenina de 32 años de edad con antecedente de hipertensión arterial, en quien se documentó hipopotasemia, se realizó la relación entre aldosterona plasmática y renina, que estuvo elevada, con aldosterona de 43.9 pg/mL después de test de carga de solución salina, confirmando un hiperaldosteronismo primario, decidiendo adrenalectomía unilateral basada en el muestreo venoso de aldosterona. La patología mostró normalidad sugiriendo hiperplasia. En su seguimiento posoperatorio se logró mejor control de presión arterial y normalización del nivel de aldosterona, se demuestra así que cuando una lateralización de aldosterona es notada por muestreo venoso, la adrenalectomía provee una opción de mejoría. (Acta Med Colomb 2017; 42: 195-197).

Abstract Primary hyperaldosteronism is an increasing cause of arterial hypertension, pathology that is increasingly important due to the associated outcomes such as acute myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular disease, among others. Different subtypes of hyperaldosteronism are described, being one of these unilateral hyperplasia, which is a rare entity. The case of a 32-year-old female patient with a history of arterial hypertension, in whom hypokalemia was documented, is presented. The relationship between plasma aldosterone and renin, which was elevated, was performed with aldosterone of 43.9 pg / mL after a saline load test, confirming a primary hyperaldosteronism. Unilateral adrenalectomy based on venous sampling of aldosterone was decided. The pathology showed normality suggesting hyperplasia. In postoperative follow-up, better control of blood pressure and normalization of the aldosterone level was achieved, thus demonstrating that when aldosterone lateralization is noticed by venous sampling, adrenalectomy provides an option for improvement. (Acta Med Colomb 2017; 42:195-197).

Hiperaldosteronismo primario y otras formas de hipertensión arterial endocrina / Primary hyperaldosteronism and other forms of endocrine arterial hypertension

La hipertensión arterial (HTA) dependiente de mineralocorticoides representa actualmente una de las formas secundarias de hipertensión de mayor prevalencia. Entre las causas más prevalentes está el hiperaldosteronismo primario (HAP) cuya prevalencia es cercana al 10 por ciento de la población de hipertensos. El HAP se detecta principalmente por una elevación de la razón aldosterona a actividad renina plasmática (ARR), ya que la hipokalemia es infrecuente de encontrar. La fisiopatología del HAP se presenta como un desequilibrio en el control electrolítico a nivel renal, por mayor actividad del receptor mineralocorticoides (MR), lo cual aumenta el volumen intravascular y la presión arterial. Recientemente se ha demostrado también que el exceso de aldosterona afecta también el endotelio vascular, el tejido cardiaco entre otros. Este exceso puede ser por una alteración a nivel de la glándula suprarrenal (generalmente hiperplasia o adenoma) o formas genéticas (familiares). Por otra parte, alteraciones parciales o totales de la enzima 11ß-Hidroxiesteroide deshidrogenasa tipo 2 (11ß-HSD2) resulta en una metabolización total o parcial de cortisol, imitando los efectos de aldosterona sobre MR. La actividad de esta enzima se evalúa midiendo la razón cortisol a cortisona en suero por HPLC-MS/MS. La prevalencia de alteraciones parciales de la actividad de la enzima 11ß-HSD2 en estudios de cohorte alcanza en alrededor del 15 por ciento en población hipertensa. El diagnóstico del HAP o deficiencias de 11BHSD2, permitiría un tratamiento específico del cuadro hipertensivo mediantes el uso de bloqueadores del receptor mineralocorticoideo y/o uso de corticoides de acción prolongada sin actividad mineralocorticoidea como dexametasona o betametasona.(AU)

Mineralocorticoid arterial Hypertension represents currently one of the secondary forms of hypertension most prevalent. Among the most prevalent causes is the primary aldosteronism (PA) whose prevalence is close to 10 percect of the hypertensive population. PA is detected by elevated aldosterone to plasma renin activity ratio (ARR) and the hypokalemia is rare to find. The pathophysiology of PA is presented as a renal electrolyte imbalance, increasing mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) activity, intravascular volume and blood pressure. Recently it has also shown that excessive aldosterone also affects vascular endothelium, heart tissue among others. This excess can be associated to an adrenal gland (usually hyperplasia or adenoma) or genetic (familiar) alteration. Similarly, partial or total impairment in 11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11ß-HSD2) enzyme affects the cortisol metabolism, mimicking the effects of aldosterone on MR. The activity of this enzyme is evaluated by measuring the serum cortisol to cortisone ratio by HPLC-MS/MS. The prevalence of partial alterations of the activity of 11ß-HSD2 enzyme in cohort studies reached at around 15 percent in hypertensive population. The diagnosis of PA or an impairment in 11ß-HSD2 activity allows specific treatments of hypertensive patients using mineralocorticoid receptor blockers and/or use of long-acting corticosteroids without mineralocorticoid activity as dexamethasone or betamethasone.(AU)

Secondary hypertension in adults

Secondary hypertension occurs in a significant proportion of adult patients (~10%). In young patients, renal causes (glomerulonephritis) and coarctation of the aorta should be considered. In older patients, primary aldosteronism, obstructive sleep apnoea and renal artery stenosis are more prevalent than previously thought. Primary aldosteronism can be screened by taking morning aldosterone and renin levels, and should be considered in patients with severe, resistant or hypokalaemia-associated hypertension. Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea should be sought. Worsening of renal function after starting an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor suggests the possibility of renal artery stenosis. Recognition, diagnosis and treatment of secondary causes of hypertension lead to good clinical outcomes and the possible reversal of end-organ damage, in addition to blood pressure control. As most patients with hypertension are managed at the primary care level, it is important for primary care physicians to recognise these conditions and refer patients appropriately.

Page kidney after botulinum toxin injection during chiropractic care / 영남의대학술지

Page kidney refers to the phenomenon of hypertension secondary to long-standing compression of renal parenchyma caused by renal subcapsular collection. The most common cause of renal subcapsular collection is a hematoma which usually occurs after a history of blunt trauma. A 42-year-old female patient who received botulinum toxin injection in her back during chiropractic care was admitted to the emergency room with sudden bilateral flank pain and hypertension. The computed tomography (CT) images demonstrated the presence of bilateral subcapsular renal hematoma. The patient was treated conservatively and recovered well. The follow up CT images showed markedly resolved bilateral hematoma.

Etiology and differential diagnosis of hypertension in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Hypertension in children and adolescents is defined as systolic blood pressure(SBP)and/ or dias-tolic blood pressure(DBP)≥95th percentile for age,gender and height,on at least 3 occasions. Primary hypertension is more common among children of older age or adolescents,while secondary hypertension accounts for more cases for younger children. Among causes of secondary hypertension,renovascular diseases,renal parenchymal diseases,cardio-vascular diseases,and endocrine diseases are common. An initial evaluation can be reached after history taking and physical examination,to decide whether it should be primary or secondary hypertension. Laboratory tests and procedures can further confirm the classification and etiology. There is an increase in prevalence of hypertension in children and adolescents,and an in - time diagnosis and evaluation of hypertension is important to help patients receive a better management of their conditions.

Pediatric and Adolescent Pheochromocytoma: Clinical Presentation and Outcome of Surgery.

Objectives: To describe the clinical presentation and outcome of surgery in children with pheochromocytoma in a tertiary care hospital in India. Methods: Clinical records of 24 children who were operated between January 1990 and January 2011 were reviewed. The diagnosis of familial disease was established based on clinical examination and follow-up events. Results: Familial, bilateral, extra-adrenal and malignant pheochromocytoma were observed in 20.8%, 20.8%, 12.5% and 4.2% children, respectively. Median follow-up duration was 36 months. Persistent hypertension was noted in 12.5% patients and similar proportion died in follow-up. Conclusions: In the absence of routine genetic screening, good history and long- term follow up are essential to rule out familial pheochromocytoma.

Adenoma suprarrenal productor de aldosterona / Aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma

La hipertensión arterial secundaria es más común en individuos menores de 30 años, la mayor parte son de causa renovascular; la etiología endocrina es excepcional, el hiperaldosteronismo primariosólo ocupa de 5-15%, el síndrome de Conn corresponde a 0.05-2.2% de la población de hipertensos y es una de las pocas causas potencialmente curables de hipertensión, por lo que consideramos este caso digno de ser revisado. Se presenta un hombre de 63 años de edad con hipertensión arterialdiagnosticada hace 25 años, en tratamiento con múltiples antihipertensivos, incluido el minoxidil sin control de cifras tensionales, que consulta a endocrinología por aparición de vello facial. Se consideró hipertensión arterial secundaria y se halló hipokalemia. La relación de aldosterona y renina elevada, sugería la presencia de hiperaldosteronismo, que se localizó con venografía de suprarrenales. La extirpación quirúrgica de la lesión confirmó el diagnóstico de adenoma adrenocortical. Después de la cirugía mejoró el control de la tensión arterial y tras suspender el minoxidil, la hipertricosis desaparece. (Acta Med Colomb 2014; 39: 191-195).

Secondary Hypertension is more common in individuals under 30; most have renovascular etiology; endocrine etiology is exceptional; primary hyperaldosteronism is only responsible for 5-15%, Conn syndrome corresponds to 0.05-2.2 % of the hypertensive population and is one of the few potentially curable causes of hypertension, so we consider this case worthy to be revised. A 63 year old man diagnosed with hypertension 25 years ago and treated with multiple antihypertensives including minoxidil, with uncontrolled blood pressure readings, which consults to endocrinology for appearance of facial hair, is presented. Secondary hypertension was considered, and hypokalemia was found. The ratio of aldosterone and high renin, suggested the presence of hyperaldosteronism which was localized by adrenal venography. Surgical removal of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of adrenocortical adenoma. After surgery, control of blood pressure improved and after discontinuation of minoxidil, hypertrichosis disappears. (Acta Med Colomb 2014; 39: 191-195).

Clinical analysis of secondary hypertension in 120 children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To analyze clinical features of secondary hypertension in children,and explore the etiology of secondary hypertension and improve the clinical diagnosis and treatment.Method Retrospective analysis of the clinical features in 120 children with secondary hypertension was performed.Results 1.Seventy-nine patients (65.8％,79/120 cases) were male,41 patients(34.2％,41/120 cases) were female.The mean age was (9.5-±4.1)years old.2.Main clinical manifestations:55 cases of edema (45.8％,55/120 cases),52 cases of seizure (43.3％,52/120 cases),49 cases of headache (40.8％,49/120 cases),44 cases of vomit (36.7％,44/120 cases),33 cases of dizziness (27.5％,33/120 cases),24 cases of oliguria (20.0％,24/120 cases).3.Seventy-seven patients (64.2％,77/120 cases) were renal hypertension,22 patients (18.3％,22/120 cases) were drug-induced hypertension,5 patients (4.2％,5/120 cases) were endocrine disease,4 patients (3.3％,4/120 cases) were rheumatic disease,3 patients (2.5 ％,3/120 cases) were cardiogenic disease,2 patients (1.7 ％,2/120 cases) were neuroblastoma.4.Seventy-one patients (59.2％,71/120 cases)were complicated with hypertensive encephalopathy,among them 47 patients (66.2％,47/77 cases)were acute glomerulonephritis.5.One hundred and eleven patients' blood pressure turned to normal after treatment of the primary diseases.The other 9 patients were discharged because they abandoned treatment.Conclusions Renal disease is the most common etiology of secondary hypertension in children.Children with secondary hypertension are easily complicated with hypertensive encephalopathy.The key of treatment is early diagnosis and early treatment of primary diseases.

Mesenteric desmoid-type fibromatosis causing secondary hypertension in a young woman

This report describes an 18-year-old woman presenting with abdominal distension, left flank pain, and hypertension. She had a huge abdominal mass, diagnosed as a mesenteric desmoid-type fibromatosis, causing compression of the left external iliac vessels and ureter, as well as elevated renin concentration and hypertension. After surgical removal of the mass, all signs improved including hypertension.

Vinte anos de hipertensão arterial refratária sem diagnóstico: relato de caso / Twenty years of refractory hypertension without diagnosis: case report

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A grande maioria dos pacientes portadores de hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) apresenta a forma primária. O diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial (HA) secundário sempre deve ser considerado, correspondendo à prevalência de até 5% dos pacientes hipertensos.O objetivo deste estudo foi ressaltar a importância do reconhecimento clínico precoce da HA secundária, através de anamnese, observação clínica e exame físico minudentes, no exame médico habitual.RELATO DO CASO: Paciente do sexo feminino, 49 anos, portadora de HA refratária a todos os tratamentos farmacológicos instituídos, com diagnóstico tardio de HA secundária. Como sintomas, apresentava cefaleia e precordialgia associada aos esforços. Foi tratada por quase toda vida como HA primária.CONCLUSÃO: Diagnosticar uma causa específica de HA secundária, embora pouco frequente, apenas com um exame físico e anamnese adequados, pode ser necessário para realizar um tratamento definitivo, resolvendo a hipertensão de difícil controle.Ressalta-se também a importância de uma propedêutica qualificada no pré-operatório para evitar complicações cirúrgicas, pós-cirúrgicas e causas secundárias que necessitem correções.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although the vast majority of patients with secondary systemic blood pressure (SBP) have the primary form, the diagnosis of secondary hypertension should always be evaluated, corresponding to 5% of hypertensive patients. The aim of this study is to highlight the importance of early clinical recognition of secondary hypertension by accurate history, physical examination and clinical observations in theu sual medical examination.CASE REPORT: Female, 49 year-old patient, with hypertension refractory to all drug treatments, with late diagnosis of secondary hypertension. The symptoms were headache and exercise-related chest pain. She has been treated for primary hypertension almost all her life long.CONCLUSION: Making the diagnosis of a specific cause of secondary hypertension, only with physical examination and history, although uncommon, may be necessary in order to givea definitive treatment, solving difficult-to-control hypertension.We also emphasize the importance of a qualified preoperative workup to prevent surgical, post-surgical complications and secondary causes that require corrections.