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ea0032p37 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2013

Adrenal venous sampling is mandatory and CT scan is unreliable for diagnosing unilateral primary hyperaldosteronism

Jonsdottir Guobjorg , Guomundsson Jon , Birgisson Gudjon , Agusta Sigurjonsdottir Helga

Introduction: There is ongoing debate about how to diagnose and treat unilateral primary hyperaldosteronism (PA). The use of CT scans and adrenal venous sampling (AVS) for the diagnosis of unilateral PA leading to unilateral adrenalectomy is still a matter of discussion. Moreover, some have suggested subtotal adrenalectomy when a detectable nodule is found on imaging studies while others prefer total adrenalectomy. We gathered information on imaging, diagnosis and treatment in...