| Hypertension due to co-existing paraganglioma and unilateral adrenal cortical hyperplasia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18194911 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A rare case of combined unilateral adrenal hyperplasia and paraganglioma is reported. A 27-year-old woman presented with hypertension, palpitation, dizziness, and headache for about 3 months. Elevated plasma aldosterone with low renin and a high level of urine vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) were found. Computed tomography showed a microadenoma of the left adrenal gland and a well demarcated left retroperitoneal para-aortic mass. Adrenal vein sampling for aldosterone and renin levels suggested left adrenal lesion. Surgical removal of the left adrenal gland and para-aortic mass was performed. Pathologic examination of the resected left adrenal gland showed adrenal cortical hyperplasia and the left retroperitoneal para-aortic mass showed a paraganglioma. Postoperatively, blood pressure, plasma renin, aldosterone and urine VMA all returned to within normal ranges. The possible relationship of these two diseases is discussed. |
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Authors:
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Kuo-Hsuan Chiang; Jer-Young Liou; Kou-Gi Shyu; Chung-Hsin Yeh; Chin-Chu Wu; Tong-Jong Chen; Huey-Ming Lo |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi Volume: 106 ISSN: 0929-6646 ISO Abbreviation: J. Formos. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-15 Completed Date: 2008-02-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9214933 Medline TA: J Formos Med Assoc Country: China (Republic : 1949- ) |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1043-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Adenoma
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complications*,
pathology,
surgery Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / complications*, pathology, surgery Adrenalectomy Adult Female Humans Hyperaldosteronism / complications* Hypertension / etiology* Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal / complications*, pathology, surgery Pheochromocytoma / complications*, pathology, surgery Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / complications*, pathology, surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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