Which of the following is seen in Conn’s syndrome: September 2007
Correct Answer: Hypernatremia
Description: Ans. B: Hypernatremia Conn's syndrome is primary hyperaldosteronism due to Aldosterone producing adenoma (50%) Clinical presentation Usually occurs between 30 and 60 years Conn's syndrome accounts for 1% of cases of hypeension Hypeension often responds poorly to treatment Biochemically there is usually a hypokalaemic alkalosis (as hypersecretion of aldosterone increases the renal distal tubular exchange of intratubular sodium for secreted potassium and hydrogenions, with progressive depletion of body potassium and development of hypokalemia) Polyuria is due to impairment of urinary concentrating ability. Edema is associated mainly with secondary aldosteronism.
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now