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Genetic spectrum and clinical correlates of somatic mutations in aldosterone-producing adenoma.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) - 1 Aug 2014
Fernandes-Rosa Fabio Luiz, Williams Tracy Ann, Riester Anna, Steichen Olivier, Beuschlein Felix, Boulkroun Sheerazed, Strom Tim M, Monticone Silvia, Amar Laurence, Meatchi Tchao, Mantero Franco, Cicala Maria-Verena, Quinkler Marcus, Fallo Francesco, Allolio Bruno, Bernini Giampaolo, Maccario Mauro, Giacchetti Gilberta, Jeunemaitre Xavier, Mulatero Paolo, Reincke Martin, Zennaro Maria-Christina
Abstract excerpt
Primary aldosteronism is the most common form of secondary hypertension. Somatic mutations in KCNJ5, ATP1A1, ATP2B3, and CACNA1D have been described in aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs). Our aim was to investigate the prevalence of somatic mutations in these genes in unselected patients with APA (n=474), collected through the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumors. Correlations with clinical and...
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