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ea0056p37 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2018

Utility of adrenal venous sampling for the differential diagnosis of primary hyperaldosternoism subtypes

Delegido-Gomez Laura , Miralles-Moragrega Raquel , Navarro-Hoyas Clara , Gonzalez Victoria , Sanchez-Blanco Fernando , Irurzun Javier , Serrano Joaquin

Introduction: In patients with primary hyperaldosteronism, distinguishing between unilateral and bilateral adrenal hypersecretion is critical in assessing treatment options. Adrenal venous sampling (AVS) has been advocated by some to be the gold standard for localization of the responsible lesion however is invasive, technically challenging, and difficult to interpret. Adrenal computed tomographic scanning (TC) is mandatory before AVS but more studies are warranted to identify...