Apparent mineralocorticoid excess

Definition

Apparent mineralocorticoid excess (AME) is a rare form of pseudohyperaldosteronism characterized by very early-onset and severe hypertension, associated with low renin levels and hypoaldosteronism.

Also known as 11 Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 deficiency, 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency type 2, APE, apparent mineralocorticoid excess, apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome, cortisol 11-beta-ketoreductase deficiency, syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid Excess, Ulick syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0090121 per MONDO
• DOID 4367 per MONDO
• ICD9 255.3 per MONDO
• MESH C537422 per MONDO
• MESH D043204 per MONDO
• NCIT C123231 per MONDO
• NCIT C131083 per MONDO
• OMIM 218030 per MONDO
• Orphanet 320 per MONDO
• SCTID 237770005 per MONDO
• SCTID 703256004 per MONDO
• UMLS C0342488 per MONDO

Affected Organs