What is an adrenal aldosterone-producing adenoma?
Disease description:
I have hypertension and hypokalemia, and my condition did not improve after treatment. After going to the hospital for evaluation, the doctor diagnosed me with adrenal aldosterone-producing adenoma. What is an adrenal aldosterone-producing adenoma?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Adrenal aldosterone-producing adenoma is primarily caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone from adrenal tumors. Adrenal tumors can be classified into non-functional and functional types, with common subtypes including aldosterone-producing adenoma, adrenocortical hyperfunctioning adenoma, and pheochromocytoma. Once a diagnosis of adrenal aldosterone-producing adenoma is confirmed, early surgical treatment is recommended.
