Korean J Anesthesiol.  1991 Aug;24(4):838-842. 10.4097/kjae.1991.24.4.838.

Anesthetic Experience with Primary Aldosteronism: Report of a case

• Lim HK
• Kim C
• Um DJ
• Yoon KB

• KMID: 2090662
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.1991.24.4.838

Abstract

Primary aldosteronism is typically characterized by hypertension, hypokalemia, elevated plasma aldosterone concentration, and suppressed plasma renin activity. Surgieal excision of the tumor mostly cures hypertension as well as electrolyte and hormonal abnormalities in patient with aldosterone-producing adenoma. We have experienced the anesthetic management of unilateral adrenalectomy in a 32 years old male, who was diagnosed as aldosterone-producing adenoma, under the general anesthesia with careful monitoring. Postoperative recovery was uncomplicated.

Keyword

Primary aldosteronism; Hypertension

MeSH Terms

Adenoma
Adrenalectomy
Adult
Aldosterone
Anesthesia, General
Humans
Hyperaldosteronism*
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Male
Plasma
Renin
Aldosterone
Renin