title: Primary aldosteronism caused by an adrenal tumor: a correctable cause of hypertension.
abstract: Primary aldosteronism due to an adrenal tumor is rare. When found, it can be treated surgically and cured. This is a case report of a 41-year-old man with a long history of severe hypertension who complained of weakness and weight loss. Laboratory studies revealed hypokalemia and marked elevation of the serum aldosterone level. A computed tomography scan revealed a left adrenal mass that increased in size over 3 months' time. A left adrenalectomy was done, and the patient has had a dramatic decrease in his blood pressure and has returned to work.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Faulkner
mesh_terms: D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male