Aldosterone-producing adrenal cortex adenoma
Aldosterone-producing adrenal cortex adenoma
Definition
An adenoma of the adrenal cortex that produces aldosterone. It may be associated with Conn syndrome. Clinical presentation includes hypertension, hypokalemia, and muscle weakness.
Also known as aldosterone producing adrenal cortex adenoma, aldosterone producing adrenal cortical adenoma, aldosterone-producing adrenal cortex adenoma, APAC, Pure aldosterone-producing adrenocortical carcinoma, Pure aldosterone-secreting adrenocortical carcinoma, Pure APAC — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenal glands | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Adrenal glands | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |