ea0029p398 | Clinical case reports - Pituitary/Adrenal | ICEECE2012
Rodrigues P.
, Mesquita J.
, Souto S.
, Belo S.
, Morgado P.
, Varela A.
, Castedo J.
, Magalhaes
, Carvalho D.
Introduction: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is currently believed to be the most frequent form of secondary endocrine hypertension, accounting for 510% of all hypertensive patients. After confirming the diagnosis, adrenal venous sampling (AVS) is considered the most accurate means of distinguishing between unilateral and bilateral adrenal disease.Case report: Female patient, 36 years-old, referred to an Endocrinology appointment in May 2009 due to lef...