A case of idiopathic hyperaldosteronism vs. bilateral aldosterone producing adenoma / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 93-97, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-164620
ABSTRACT
In most cases, primary aldosteronism is due to a unilateral adrenal adenoma or bilateral hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex. However, a few bilateral adrenal tumors have also been reported in primary aldosteronism. In such cases, it is important to differentiate bilateral aldosterone-producing adenomas from bilateral adrenal hyperplasia so as to develop the optimal treatment plan. We report a case of idiopathic hyperaldosteronism due to bilateral adrenal hyperplasia that could have been misdiagnosed as a bilateral aldosterone-producing adenoma. An adrenal CT scan revealed bilateral adrenal tumors (1.5 cm [right] and 3.6 cm [left] in diameter). Idiopathic hyperaldosteronism was properly diagnosed using a posture test and selective adrenal venous sampling.
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Main subject:
Posture
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Adenoma
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Adrenal Cortex
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Aldosterone
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Hyperaldosteronism
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Hyperplasia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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