Imaging diagnosis of primary aldosteronism
- VernacularTitle:原发性醛固酮增多症的影像学诊断
- Author:
Wenqiang FANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
primary aldosteronism;
aldosterone-producing adenoma;
idiopathic hyperaldosteronism;
imaging diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2003;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a common cause for secondary hypertension.The diagnosis of PA is based on clinical and biochemical features of suspects.Imaging diagnosis plays an important role in differential diagnosis between the two main causes of PA:aldosterone-producing adenoma and idiopathic hyperaldosteronism.CT is especially important for the localization and differential diagnosis of PA.Adrenal venous sampling is invasive,but it is the most reliable approach for determining the causes of PA.
