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The Genotype-Based Morphology of Aldosterone-Producing Adrenocortical Disorders and Their Association with Aging.
Endocrinology and metabolism (Seoul, Korea) - 1 Feb 2021
Gao Xin, Yamazaki Yuto, Tezuka Yuta, Omata Kei, Ono Yoshikiyo, Morimoto Ryo, Nakamura Yasuhiro, Satoh Fumitoshi, Sasano Hironobu
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Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common cause of secondary hypertension, and is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular events. PA itself is clinically classified into the following two types: unilateral PA, mostly composed of aldosteroneproducing adenoma (APA); and bilateral hyperaldosteronism, consisting of multiple aldosterone-producing micronodules (APMs) and aldosterone-producing...
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