An unexpected rise in plasma aldosterone to furosemide-upright test in primary aldosteronism due to aldosterone producing adenoma

J Med. 1991;22(3):187-93.

Abstract

This paper documents an unexpected rise in plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) to the furosemide-upright test despite a decrease in adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) by dexamethasone, and an unresponsiveness in plasma renin activity to this stimulus in a patient with aldosterone producing adenoma. Furthermore, this patient showed an appropriate response in PAC to a rapid ACTH test, and an insensitivity in PAC to angiotensin-II (Ang-II) infusion. Other factor(s) besides ACTH or Ang-II may play a role in the plasma aldosterone response to ambulation after intravenous furosemide administration in patients with primary aldosteronism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / blood*
  • Adenoma / complications
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / blood*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / physiology
  • Adult
  • Aldosterone / blood*
  • Furosemide*
  • Humans
  • Hyperaldosteronism / blood*
  • Hyperaldosteronism / etiology
  • Male
  • Posture

Substances

  • Aldosterone
  • Furosemide
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone