Myopathy in association with primary hyperaldosteronism.
We report a patient presenting with a proximal myopathy in association with primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome). The possible factors concerned in the inter-relationship of these two conditions are discussed, with particular reference to the influence of potassium depletion.
D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D013148:Spironolactone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013148:Spironolactone; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium