Hyperaldosteronism from a large adrenal adenoma in a patient with bilateral adrenal nodules.
Clin Case Rep 2020;
8:55-60. [PMID:
31998486 PMCID:
PMC6982498 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.2560]
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Abstract
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a potentially reversible cause of uncontrolled hypertension. Early diagnosis and timely management of PA can prevent end-organ damage. Aldosteronoma Resolution Score (ARS) is a useful tool to predict cure rates and resolution of hypertension after adrenalectomy.
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