Seizure and coma secondary to Conn’s syndrome: a case report

Seizure and coma secondary to Conn’s syndrome: a case report

Abstract Background Conn’s syndrome is a curable condition if identified properly. It is characterized by autonomous secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal gland cortex. Its morbidity is related to the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Case presentation We report the case of a 48-year-ol...

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Main Authors: Eiman Alseddeeqi, Ajda Altinoz, Najla Ben Ghashir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Unilateral adrenal adenoma
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
Hypertensive encephalopathy
Conn’s syndrome
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-020-02434-5

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