Unmasked chronic renal function deterioration after unilateral adrenalectomy in patients with primary aldosteronism

Unmasked chronic renal function deterioration after unilateral adrenalectomy in patients with primary aldosteronism

We report 2 cases of chronic estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline after unilateral adrenalectomy due to primary aldosteronism. The patients were diagnosed with unilateral adrenal cortical adenoma releasing aldosterone. Two patients were examined for hypertension and hypokalemia. Unila...

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Main Authors: Su Min Park, Woo Jin Jung, Jong Man Park, Harin Rhee, Il Young Kim, Eun Young Seong, Dong Won Lee, Soo Bong Lee, Ihm Soo Kwak, Nari Shin, Sang Heon Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2016-12-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Adrenalectomy
Chronic kidney disease
Glomerular filtration rate
Primary aldosteronism
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913216300110

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