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''Conn's syndrome''' is characterized by the overproduction of the [[mineralocorticoid]] [[hormone]] [[aldosterone]] by the [[adrenal gland]]s. Aldosterone causes [[sodium]] and water retention and [[potassium]] excretion in the [[kidney]]s, leading to [[arterial hypertension]] (high blood pressure). It is a rare but recognised cause of hypertension. | ''Conn's syndrome''' is characterized by the overproduction of the [[mineralocorticoid]] [[hormone]] [[aldosterone]] by the [[adrenal gland]]s. Aldosterone causes [[sodium]] and water retention and [[potassium]] excretion in the [[kidney]]s, leading to [[arterial hypertension]] (high blood pressure). It is a rare but recognised cause of hypertension.[[Image:Endocrinesystem.png|frame|center|Major endocrine glands. (Male left, female on the right.) 1. Pineal gland 2. Pituitary gland 3. Thyroid gland 4. Thymus 5. Adrenal gland 6. Pancreas 7. Ovary 8. Testis]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:26, 20 September 2012
Template:Conn syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Conn's syndrome' is characterized by the overproduction of the mineralocorticoid hormone aldosterone by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone causes sodium and water retention and potassium excretion in the kidneys, leading to arterial hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a rare but recognised cause of hypertension.
