adrenals Flashcards

Conn's syndrome: list the causes and clinical features of Conn's syndrome

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principle feature of Conn’s disease

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excess aldosterone

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causes of Conn’s disease

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tumour in zona glomerulosa acting as an aldosterone producing adenoma

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clinical features of Conn’s disease

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hypertension which is very difficult to treat, oedema, low K+

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