Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: Aldosterone production can be regulated by adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) which normally controls cortisol secretion. Some cases of aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) display features which may suggest increased sensitivity to the stimulatory effects of ACTH. The aim of this study was to investigate if there is any relationship between the hypothalamic--pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis activity and the characteristics of APAs.Methods:...