| A case of insulin edema with inappropriate hyperaldosteronism. |
| Venous sampling is used to localise the source of adrenal hormonal secretion, especially in the evaluation of hyperaldosteronism. |
| High frequency of primary hyperaldosteronism among hypertensive patients from a primary care area in Sweden. |
| Hence, the likely cause of hypokalaemia is either primary tubular defect or hyperaldosteronism due to excess urinary sodium loss. |
| To determine whether an adrenal mass is functioning, the patient should be assessed for signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, pheochromocytoma or hyperaldosteronism. |
