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PRIMARY ALDOSTERONISM: autonomous production of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex => weakness, elevated BP, and hypokalemia. Treated by surgical removal if a tumor is present. If due to hyperplasia, spironolactone may help. The Merck Manual    (retrieved Apr, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.