Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Hyperaldosteronism (Conn syndrome). Hypertension, hypokalemia, suppressed renin. Causes: aldosterone-producing adenoma (most common in adults), bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, familial hyperaldosteronism type I (glucocorticoid-remediable, CYP11B1/CYP11B2 fusion), KCNJ5 mutations. Treatment: spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride, adrenalectomy.
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