| Primary aldosteronism caused by an adrenal tumor: a correctable cause of hypertension. | |
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PMID: 8254693 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Primary aldosteronism due to an adrenal tumor is rare. When found, it can be treated surgically and cured. This is a case report of a 41-year-old man with a long history of severe hypertension who complained of weakness and weight loss. Laboratory studies revealed hypokalemia and marked elevation of the serum aldosterone level. A computed tomography scan revealed a left adrenal mass that increased in size over 3 months' time. A left adrenalectomy was done, and the patient has had a dramatic decrease in his blood pressure and has returned to work. |
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Authors:
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R J Smith; W L Faulkner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the National Medical Association Volume: 85 ISSN: 0027-9684 ISO Abbreviation: J Natl Med Assoc Publication Date: 1993 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-01-13 Completed Date: 1994-01-13 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503090 Medline TA: J Natl Med Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 761-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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complications*,
diagnosis Adult Humans Hyperaldosteronism / diagnosis, etiology* Hypertension / etiology* Male |
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