A case of secondary aldosteronism induced by pheochromocytoma.
A case of secondary aldosteronism caused by a pheochromocytoma containing a large amount of norepinephrine is described. The increased level of angiotensin induced by norepinephrine seems to play an important role in the development of secondary aldosteronism.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000032:analysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000209:etiology*; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000032:analysis; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000032:analysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
D009638:Norepinephrine