A case of primary aldosteronism with rhabdomyolysis in which the first symptoms were thyrotoxicosis and peripheral paralysis and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is one of the main causes of secondary endocrine hypertension, especially refractory hypertension. Increased autonomous secretion leads to increased blood pressure and proinflammatory effects on different organ systems, including the cardiovascular system. However, because of its diverse clinical manifestations or the combination of other conditions, it sometimes causes problems for correct diagnosis. Therefore, we report and review the characteristics of some atypical and uncommon special case cases related to proaldosterone to provide clinical ideas for correct diagnosis and decision-making of proaldosterone.

Case description

A 38-year-old male patient with fatigue and bilateral lower extremity pain came to the clinic and was found to

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789893 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature