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Hyperaldosteronism
Résumé
Hyperaldosteronism is a medical condition wherein too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and increased hydrogen ion excretion (alkalosis).
This cause of mineralocorticoid excess is primary hyperaldosteronism reflecting excess production of aldosterone by adrenal zona glomerulosa. Bilateral micronodular hyperplasia is more common than unilateral adrenal adenoma.
It can be asymptomatic, but these symptoms may be present:
Fatigue
Headache
High blood pressure
Hypokalemia
Hypernatraemia
Hypomagnesemia
Intermittent or temporary paralysis
Muscle spasms
Muscle weakness
Numbness
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Tingling
Metabolic alkalosis
Nocturia
Blurry Vision
Dizziness/Vertigo
The causes of primary hyperaldosteronism are adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal adenoma (Conn's syndrome).
These cause hyperplasia of aldosterone-producing cells of the adrenal cortex resulting in primary hyperaldosteronism.
The causes of secondary hyperaldosteronism are accessory renal veins, fibromuscular dysplasia, reninoma, renal tubular acidosis, nutcracker syndrome, ectopic tumors, massive ascites, left ventricular failure, and cor pulmonale.
These act either by decreasing circulating fluid volume or by decreasing cardiac output, with resulting increase in renin release leading to secondary hyperaldosteronism. Secondary hyperaldosteronism can also be caused by proximal renal tubular acidosis
Secondary hyperaldosteronism can also be a symptom of genetic conditions Bartter's Syndrome and Gitelman's Syndrome.
When taking a blood test, the aldosterone-to-renin ratio is abnormally increased in primary hyperaldosteronism, and decreased or normal but with high renin in secondary hyperaldosteronism.
In endocrinology, the terms 'primary' and 'secondary' are used to describe the abnormality (e.g., elevated aldosterone) in relation to the defect, i.e., the tumor's location. It also refers to causes that are genetic (primary) or due to another condition or influence (secondary).
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