Primary aldosteronism: complete remission after adrenal venography.
A remission of adrenal adenoma producing aldosterone is described as a consequence of adrenal venous catheterization. The patient did not undergo surgery but she was kept on frequent clinical controls. The complete remission of the syndrome is still persisting three years after the incident. Since adrenal insufficiency is described after adrenal venous catheterization, the authors suggest that this procedure is to be restricted to well selected patients. When this incident occurs in pathological glands, a remission of endocrine syndrome may be expected.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography