Unilateral adrenal hyperplasia is a usual cause of primary hyperaldosteronism. Results from a Swedish screening study

Unilateral adrenal hyperplasia is a usual cause of primary hyperaldosteronism. Results from a Swedish screening study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The existence of unilateral adrenal hyperplasia (AH) has been considered a rare cause of primary hyperaldosteronism (PA).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In a prospective study we screened for PA in a non-selected (NSP)...

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Main Authors: Sigurjonsdottir Helga, Gronowitz Mikael, Andersson Ove, Eggertsen Robert, Herlitz Hans, Sakinis Augustinas, Wangberg Bo, Johannsson Gudmundur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Endocrine hypertension
Hyperaldosteronism
Aldosterone
Renin
Hypertension
Resistant hypertension
Adrenal hyperplasia
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6823/12/17

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