Which one of the following is false regarding primary adrenal hyperplasia?
Correct Answer: Hyponatremia
Description: Primary adrenal hyperplasia leads to increased mineralocoicoid activity and hence sodium and water retention with increased potassium excretion. Primary adrenal hyperplasia (PAH) is a clinical finding that can only be realized after surgery. Findings of PAH include severe hypokalemia and hypeension responsive to spironolactone, and elevated supine plasma aldosterone and 18-hydroxycoicosterone values that did not increase after ambulation.
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