ea0049ep30 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017
Goncalves Joao Ananias
, Barrros Rui
, Ferreira Betania
, Amaral Claudia
Introduction: Primary hyperaldosteronism is a known cause of arterial hypertension, classically with hypokalaemia. About 3040% of the cases are caused by unilateral aldosterone-producing adenoma, and the recommended treatment is adrenalectomy. Hypoaldestoronism is an uncommon complication of unilateral adrenalectomy, but it can be life-threatening. We present a case of severe hypoaldosteronism after unilateral adrenalectomy for the treatment of primary aldosteronism....