title: Adrenocortical hypertension.
abstract: Primary aldosteronism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism, and corticotropin-dependent forms of adrenal pathology can cause hypertension by excessive production of adrenocortical hormones. Although traditional biochemical assays continue to be used, genetic testing has simplified the diagnosis of glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism. Also, new interventional radiologic approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of corticotropin-dependent forms of Cushing's syndrome are available. Medical and surgical approaches, however, still remain viable options for treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Box 1205, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA.
authors.forename: Angelo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Capricchione
authors.forename: Nathaniel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Winer
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sowers
mesh_terms: D000302:Adrenal Cortex / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy