Hyperaldosteronism - Primary and Secondary
Alternate Names : Conn's Syndrome
Definition
Primary hyperaldosteronism is a syndrome associated with increased secretion of the hormone aldosterone (see the aldosterone test) by the adrenal gland, caused by an abnormality within the gland.
In secondary hyperaldosteronism, the increased production of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex is caused by something outside the adrenal gland that mimics the primary condition.
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