title: [Arterial hypertension and RU-486: a complex case of secondary hypertension].
abstract: Secondary hypertension accounts for 10-15% of all cases of hypertension, and early diagnosis with identification of its etiology can be challenging. In this scenario, therapeutic management of affected patients may be difficult. Hypercortisolism is one of the possible causes of secondary hypertension, but its low prevalence and atypical clinical symptoms can lead to a delayed diagnosis. The complex clinical presentation and potential complications need a close collaboration among different clinicians in order to plan optimal or new treatment protocols.
authors.affiliation: S.O.D. di cardiologia Invasiva 2, San Luca, AOU Careggi, Firenze. alessandraleonel@virgilio.it
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Leone
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pisaneschi
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Montereggi
authors.forename: Letizia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Canu
authors.forename: Elisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Corsini
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mannelli
authors.forename: Alessio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Montereggi
mesh_terms: D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015735:Mifepristone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D015735:Mifepristone