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Hyperaldosteronism Flashcards

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Causes of primary hyperaldosteronism

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Adenoma, Adenocarcinoma, Hyperplasia

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Causes of secondary hyperaldosteronism

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  • Renin-secreting tumour
  • Decreased renal perfusion; heart failure, portal hypertension (liver cirrhosis), stenosis of the renal artery
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Electrolyte abnormalities

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Hypernatraemia and hypokalaemia (dt. Na-K ATPase pumps)

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Treatment

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Surgical removal of tumour vs. medical (spironolactone - aldosterone blocker)

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Diagnostics

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Electrolyte abnormalities (HypoK, HyperNa)
US changes (tumours, adrenal hyperplasia)
Serum aldosterone

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