Conn's adenoma

Conn's adenoma: Introduction

Conn's adenoma: An uncommon (but possible highly underdiagnosed) condition characterized by the excessive production of a hormone called aldosterone by the adrenal gland. The condition may result from the presence of an adrenal adenoma. The severity of the condition is variable with some patients simply suffering high blood pressure and no other symptoms. Due to the high degree of variation in presenting symptoms, the condition may be frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Conn's adenoma is available below.

Symptoms of Conn's adenoma

• High aldosterone levels
• Sodium retention
• Excessive urination
• Increased nighttime urination
• Muscle weakness
• more symptoms...»

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Conn's adenoma: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Conn's adenoma:

• Heart disease - due to high blood pressure
• Stroke - due to high blood pressure
• Congestive heart failure - due to high blood pressure
• Coronary artery disease - due to high blood pressure
• Abnormal heart rhythm - due to low blood potassium levels
• Death - due to low blood potassium levels
• Premature death (type of Death)
• more complications...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Conn's adenoma?

• Failure to diagnose Conn's adenoma
• Undiagnosed: Conn's adenoma

Treatments for Conn's adenoma

• Treatment primarily revolves around managing high blood pressure, fluid buildup and low blood potassium levels. Surgery on the adrenal glands often results in significant improvement in management of symptoms
• Treatment measures include:
• Low-salt diet
• Medications: Potassium supplementation, Spironolactone, thiazide diuretics, calcium channel antagonists, angiotensin II blockers, ACE inhibitors
• Surgery - one or both adrenals may need to be removed
• more treatments...»

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Prognosis for Conn's adenoma

Prognosis for Conn's adenoma: If the condition is not correctly diagnosed, the blood pressure may be difficult to control. Poor blood pressure control can result in complications such as kidney failure, heart disease and stroke.

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