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ea0022p65 | Adrenal | ECE2010

Sporadic solitary aldosterone- and cortisol-cosecreting adenomas: a subtype of primary aldosteronism

Willenberg Holger S , Spath Martin , Maser-Gluth Christiane , Engers Rainer , Anlauf Martin , Dekomien Gabriele , Schott Matthias , Scherbaum Werner A

Subtype identification is necessary for making diagnostic and therapeutic decisions in primary aldosteronism. We studied clinical, hormonal and histological features of sporadic solitary aldosterone- and cortisol-cosecreting (C/APA) adenomas in detail.We here present the endocrine evaluation at baseline, after suppression with fludrocortisone and dexamethasone as well as after therapy with spironolactone and after unilateral adrenalectomy in two patients...