[Bilateral Conn's adenoma. Diagnostic discussions].

Abstract

Primary hyperaldosteronism represents less tha 1% of all causes of hypertension. We report one case of primary hyperaldosteronism which emphasizes the difficulty of distinguishing tumoral PHA from idiopathic PHA (bilateral adrenal hyperplasia), observed in a 57-year-old man. The diagnosis was suggested by marked hypokalemia, and was confirmed by hyperaldosteronaemia and low and poorly stimulated renin activity. Intravenous saline infusion failed to significantly suppress plasma aldosterone levels. Upright posture for 60 minutes suppressed plasma aldosterone concentration. A Computed tomography (CT) scan showed bilateral adrenal mass. Management consisted of total right adrenalectomy, and enucleation of adenoma from the opposite adenoma. The patient is normotensive 4 years after surgery.

• Authors: Jamila Zarzur, Ahmed Ameur, Badr el Younassi, Mohamed Lezrek, Amoqrane Beddouch, Mohamed Arharbi
• Journal: Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie (Prog Urol) Vol. 12 Issue 4 Pg. 672-4 (Sep 2002) ISSN: 1166-7087 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Adénome de Conn bilatéral. Discussions diagnostiques.
• PMID: 12463132 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Aldosterone

Topics

• Adenoma (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Adrenal Gland Neoplasms (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Adrenalectomy
• Aldosterone (blood)
• Humans
• Hyperaldosteronism (blood, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed