Adrenocortical hypertension.
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.
Capricchione
Angelo
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Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA.
Winer
Nathaniel
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Sowers
James R
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