title: [Primary hyperaldosteronism. Report of two cases].
abstract: The authors present two cases of primary hyperaldosteronism, caused by functioning adenoma of the adrenal's cortex. The two females patients presented classic symptoms of the Conn's disease, especially hypokalemia and hypertension. Both were operated and unilateral adrenalectomy was done, with excellent outcome in one and satisfactory in the other one. It is discussed many aspects related to the incidence, the problems with the diagnosis, indication and surgery treatment.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, BR. pietroaccetta@globo.com
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Accetta
authors.forename: Italo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Accetta
authors.forename: Renato
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Accetta
authors.forename: Keila Borba
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Campos
authors.forename: Antônio Carlos
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Accetta
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged