A case of primary hyperaldosteronism presenting with severe preeclampsia
Year: 2009
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 32-year-old pregnant woman complained of a headache, visual disturbances, abdominal pain, and edema in both legs at 29 weeks of gestation. Because of severe hypertension and pulmonary congestion, a Cesarean section was performed the same week. The patient was subsequently evaluated for sustained hypertension and hypokalemia. Her plasma aldosterone level was markedly elevated, and abdominal computed tomography showed a left adrenal tumor. Primary aldosteronism due to an aldosterone producing-adenoma was diagnosed. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for a 1.5-cm left adrenal adenoma resulted in normalization of the patient’s blood pressure and serum potassium level. (Korean J Med 77:S1162-S1165, 2009)
Authors: Eun‐Ju Lee, Jin-Won Hwang, Il Hwan Kim, Jae‐Hyun Jung, Byoung-Jin Choi, Tae–Hyun Yang, Su-Jin Jung
Institution: Naver (South Korea)
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $500
OpenAlex ID: W2182853057