Is operation necessary in idiopathic hyperaldosteronism?
- VernacularTitle:特发性醛固酮增多症手术是否必要?
- Author:
Yuxuan WU
;
Yu ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hyperaldosteronism, idiopathic;
Adrenalectomy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The clinical data of 39 cases of idiopathic hyperaldosteronism (IHA) confirmed by operation were analyzed. The indications of operation consisted of (1) unable controlled the patients′ conditions by pharmacotherapy, (2) severe side effects due to high doses of medication and (3) difficulty in distinguishing between adenoma and nodule hyperplasia. The unilateral total adrenalectomy was suggested.
