Conn syndrome

external

• Synonyms

  • Primary hyperaldosteronism

• Causes

  • Adrenal adenoma80.0%
  • Adrenal hyperplasia20.0%
  • Male gender
  • Mineralocorticoid
  • Adrenal cortical hyperfunction
  • Familial hyperaldosteronism

• Effects

  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Low renin

• Parents

  • Endocrine disease
  • Acquired metabolic disease

• Treatments

  • Adrenalectomy

• Description

  • "excess aldosterone from adrenal hypertensive hypokalaemic alkalosis without diuretics"