Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by the excess production of ALDOSTERONE by an ADENOMA of the ZONA GLOMERULOSA or CONN ADENOMA.

A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.

Synonyms: Conn's Syndrome, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, Primary, Conn Syndrome, Syndrome, Conn's, Aldosteronism, Conns Syndrome, Syndrome, Conn

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do not confuse with HYPOALDOSTERONISM; do not confuse entry term CONN SYNDROME with CONN DISEASE see ADRENOCORTICAL ADENOMA

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D006929

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