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Review
. 2004 Jun;6(3):224-9.
doi: 10.1007/s11906-004-0073-x.

Adrenocortical hypertension

Angelo Capricchione  1 , Nathaniel Winer, James R Sowers
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Review

Adrenocortical hypertension

Angelo Capricchione et al. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2004 Jun.

Abstract

Primary aldosteronism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism, and corticotropin-dependent forms of adrenal pathology can cause hypertension by excessive production of adrenocortical hormones. Although traditional biochemical assays continue to be used, genetic testing has simplified the diagnosis of glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism. Also, new interventional radiologic approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of corticotropin-dependent forms of Cushing's syndrome are available. Medical and surgical approaches, however, still remain viable options for treatment.

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