[Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by unilateral macronodular hyperplasia].
A case or primary hyperaldosteronism due to unilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia is presented. This entity is exceptional: a review of the literature has yielded only three similar cases. The significance of these adrenal nodules is discussed; in particular, they are compared with the nodules found in hypertensive subjects. Their course after surgery is similar to that of Conn's adenoma.
Bernardin
M
M
Clinique des Maladies endocriniennes et métaboliques, Hôpital Cochin, Paris.
Dorey
F
F
Louvel
A
A
Fouchard
J
J
Chapuis
Y
Y
Luton
J P
JP
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D003000:Clonidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D009543:Nifedipine; D003000:Clonidine
Hyperaldostéronisme primaire par hyperplasie macronodulaire unilatérale.