Hiperaldosteronismo primário: relato de dois casos

The authors present two cases of Primary Hiperaldosteronism, caused by functioning adenoma of the adrenal's cortex. The two females patients presented classic symptoms of the Conn's disease, especially hypocalemia and hypertension. Both were operated and unilateral adrenalectomy was done,...

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Published inRevista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 311 - 313
Main Authors Accetta, Pietro, Accetta, Italo, Accetta, Renato, Campos, Keila Borba, Accetta, Antônio Carlos
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões 01.08.2010
Subjects
Adrenalectomy
Adrenocortical adenoma
Diagnosis
Hyperaldosteronism
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Summary:The authors present two cases of Primary Hiperaldosteronism, caused by functioning adenoma of the adrenal's cortex. The two females patients presented classic symptoms of the Conn's disease, especially hypocalemia and hypertension. Both were operated and unilateral adrenalectomy was done, with excelent outcome in one and satisfactory in the other one. It is discussed many aspects related to the incidence, the problems with the diagnosis, indication and surgery treatment.
ISSN:0100-6991
1809-4546
0100-6991
DOI:10.1590/S0100-69912010000400015