aldosterone-producing adrenal cortex adenoma
ORPHA: 231625
Overview
adenoma of the adrenal cortex that produces aldosterone. It may be associated with Conn syndrome. Clinical presentation includes hypertension, hypokalemia, and muscle weakness
Available Treatments (0)
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Clinical Presentation
Signs and symptoms associated with aldosterone-producing adrenal cortex adenoma, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.
HypertensionNeoplasm of the adrenal glandMuscle weaknessHypokalemiaIncreased circulating cortisol levelDecreased circulating renin concentrationGlucocortocoid-insensitive primary hyperaldosteronismMetabolic alkalosisPalpitationsNauseaIncreased urinary potassiumMuscle spasmParesthesiaAbnormal T-waveTinnitusEpistaxisIntracranial hemorrhageHeadache
Classification & Codes
Orphanet Code
ORPHA:231625aldosterone-producing adrenal cortex adenoma
| Orphanet | ORPHA:231625 |
| Treatments | 0 drug(s) |
| Symptoms on record | 18 signs |
| Status | published |
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO