Primary Hyperaldosteronism and Renal Medullary Nephrocalcinosis: A Controversial Association
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An Association of Chronic Hyperaldosteronism with Medullary Nephrocalcinosis
BACKGROUND An association between chronic hyperaldosteronism and medullary nephrocalcinosis has rarely been made, with only a handful of cases described in literature. CASE REPORT We describe five cases of hyperaldosteronism with a long- standing history in whom associated medullary nephrocalcinosis was established. CONCLUSIONS We infer that a chronic hyperaldosteronic status, whether prima...
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عنوان ژورنال: Oman Medical Journal
سال: 2021
ISSN: 1999-768X,2070-5204
DOI: 10.5001/omj.2021.32