Primary Aldosteronism

Abstract

A CLINICAL entity having the outstanding features of hypertension, muscle weakness, renal and electrolyte abnormalities and increased excretion of salt-retaining hormone in the urine has recently been described by Conn.¹ This disease, primary aldosteronism, usually has its origin in a demonstrable adrenocortical tumor that secretes excessive amounts of a salt-retaining hormone.The findings in a patient with this entity are presented below to broaden the knowledge of the disease by calling attention to differences between this patient and the original one described by Conn.¶MethodsThe routine determinations were carried out by laboratory methods used in the Maimonides Hospital. Saliva . . .