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ea0044ep9 | (1) | SFEBES2016

Case of prolonged hypoaldosteronism after unilateral adrenalectomy for Conn’s syndrome

Shrikrishna Natasha , Koko Naing , Jones Ellen , Loumpardia Betty , Wong Steven , Nyunt Aye

Introduction: Unilateral adrenalectomy is an effective treatment for aldosterone producing adenoma. However, after adrenalectomy, suppression of the contralateral zona glomerolura (ZG) function can lead to transient hypotension & hyperkalaemia. We present a protracted case of post-operative adrenalectomy related hypoaldosteronism.Case: A 54-year-old hypertensive male with confirmed primary hyperaldoseronism (PRA<0.1 nm/h, aldosterone 1050 pmol/l;...