L12: 2ry HTN & MEN Flashcards
Causes of 2ry HTN
What control Mineralocorticoids synthesis?
- Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone 100–150 micrograms/day) synthesis occurs in the zona glomerulosa, predominantly under the control of the renin– angiotensin system (outer layer of the cortex) although ACTH also contributes to its regulation.
Causes of Hyperaldosteronism
Causes of 1ry Hyperaldosteronism
Conn’s syndrome (aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma) 35%.
Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia 60%
Causes of 2ry Hyperaldosteronism
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
The condition of excess aldosterone secretion which may result in Hypertension with Hypokalemia and Alkalosis
Causes of Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- Conn’s syndrome (aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma) 35%.
- Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia 60%.
CP of Primary Hyperaldosteronism
INVx for Primary Hyperaldosteronism
What is the screening test for Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
Plasma aldosterone : renin ratio (ARR)
Origin of Pheochromocytoma
- Adrenal Pheochromocytoma —> Over 90%
- Extra-adrenal Pheochromocytoma –> develop in the paraganglion chromaffin tissue of the sympathetic nervous system.
Def of Pheochromocytoma
rare, catecholamine-secreting tumor derived from chromaffin cells
TTT of Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- Surgical for adenoma
- Medical for hyperplasia (Spironolactone and aldosterone receptor antagonist eplerenone)
Incidence of Pheochromocytoma
0.01 - 0.1% of hypertensive population
Rule of 10
- Pheochromocytoma
CP of Pheochromocytoma
Managment of Pheochromocytoma
Surgical if resectable:
- Medical Pre-operative treatment is mandatory with Combined α & β blockade
- Alpha blockade must precede beta blockade to avoid severe hypertension
If operation is not possible:
- long term Combined α and β blockade
Dx of Pheochromocytoma
what is tyh screening test for Pheochromocytoma?
24h urinary catecholamine and metabolites
Genetics in MEN1
MEN 1 is an AD disorder due to loss-of-function mutations of the MEN 1 gene.
Glands commonly affected in MEN1
Tumors in MEN1