Hiperaldosteronismo primário: relato de dois casos / Primary hyperaldosteronism: report of two cases
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
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37(4): 311-313, jul.-ago. 2010.
Article
in Portuguese
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| ID: lil-564257
ABSTRACT
The authors present two cases of Primary Hiperaldosteronism, caused by functioning adenoma of the adrenal's cortex. The two females patients presented classic symptoms of the Conn's disease, especially hypocalemia and hypertension. Both were operated and unilateral adrenalectomy was done, with excelent outcome in one and satisfactory in the other one. It is discussed many aspects related to the incidence, the problems with the diagnosis, indication and surgery treatment.
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Main subject:
Hyperaldosteronism
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
Journal subject:
General Surgery
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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