Persistent Hypokalaemia in a Jamaican Hypertensive Patient

Persistent Hypokalaemia in a Jamaican Hypertensive Patient

We report the case of a 48-year old man with uncontrolled hypertension and persistent hypokalaemia from an aldosterone producing adrenal adenoma treated by laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Clinicians' identification of primary hyperaldosteronism is critical as the correct treatment results in improv...

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Veröffentlicht in:West Indian medical journal 2011-12, Vol.60 (6), p.674-677
Hauptverfasser: POTU, C, MOHAMMED, H, TULLOCH-REID, M. K
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - complications
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenocortical Adenoma - complications
Adrenocortical Adenoma - surgery
Arterial hypertension. Arterial hypotension
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
General aspects
Humans
Hypertension - etiology
Hypokalemia - etiology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:We report the case of a 48-year old man with uncontrolled hypertension and persistent hypokalaemia from an aldosterone producing adrenal adenoma treated by laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Clinicians' identification of primary hyperaldosteronism is critical as the correct treatment results in improved blood pressure control and reduced risk of complications.
ISSN:0043-3144