ea0037ep1214 | Clinical Cases–Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2015
Lytrivi Maria
, Brisbois Denis
, Corvilain Bernard
, Demetter Pieter
, Garcia Camilo
, Lucidi Valerio
, Moreno-Reyes Rodrigo
, Vudu Stella
, Duparc Celine
, Wils Julien
, Lefebvre Herve
, Louiset Estelle
, Driessens Natacha
Introduction: Aberrant expression of serotonin receptors has been described to be involved in the pathophysiology of both aldosterone-producing and cortisol-producing adrenal adenomas.Case report: A 46-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of severe hypertension associated with hypokalaemia. Primary aldosteronism with concurrent subclinical CushingÂ’s syndrome was diagnosed. A CT-scan identified a lesion of 4 cm in the right adrenal gland and a ...