M1221: Left adrenal gland.
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Clinical history : A man 3 7 years old diagnosed with hypertension for 4 years (blood pressure reading up to 240/130).
Treatment with spironolactone was unsuccessful. Serum aldosterone levels were raised but renin and potassium levels low.
Computer tomography and arteriography showed no tumour but at operation a tumour was present in the left adrenal gland.
Diagnosis: Cortical adenoma causing Conn syndrome
Treatment with spironolactone was unsuccessful. Serum aldosterone levels were raised but renin and potassium levels low.
Computer tomography and arteriography showed no tumour but at operation a tumour was present in the left adrenal gland.
Diagnosis: Cortical adenoma causing Conn syndrome