adrenals Flashcards by Michael Tomaschek

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principle feature of Conn’s disease

A

excess aldosterone

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causes of Conn’s disease

A

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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