Acta Médica Portuguesa (Feb 1989)

Insuficiência renal com hiperaldosteronismo primário.

  • H L Rodrigues,
  • M M Prata,
  • M C Rodrigues,
  • A G da Costa,
  • J M Barbas,
  • O M de Almeida

DOI
https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.3447
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 1

Abstract

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We describe a case of advanced chronic renal failure with persisting hypokalemia. The clinical study revealed the simultaneous presence of a salt and potassium loosing nephropathy associated with aldosterone-producing adenoma. This late pathology was revealed as electrolytic changes characteristic of primary hyperaldosteronism became evident as the renal function progressively deteriorated.