A case of Adrenocoricotrophic hormone -independent bilateral adrenocortical macronodular hyperplasia concomitant with primary aldosteronism

A case of Adrenocoricotrophic hormone -independent bilateral adrenocortical macronodular hyperplasia concomitant with primary aldosteronism

Abstract Background Adrenocoricotrophic hormone (ACTH) – independent bilateral adrenocortical macronodular hyperplasia (AIMAH) is a rare cause of Cushing’s syndrome, and is characterized by bilateral adrenal hyperplasia. However, Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a relatively common adrenal disease. Cas...

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Main Authors: Mao Tokumoto, Naoyoshi Onoda, Yukie Tauchi, Shinichiro Kashiwagi, Satoru Noda, Norikazu Toi, Masahumi Kurajoh, Masahiko Ohsawa, Yuto Yamazaki, Hironobu Sasano, Kosei Hirakawa, Masaichi Ohira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
ACTH – Independent bilateral adrenocortical macronodular hyperplasia
Primary aldosteronism
Laparoscopic unilateral adrenolectomy
Preclinical Cushing’s syndrome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-017-0293-z

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