Familial hyperaldosteronism type I
Synonyms: Dexamethasone-sensitive hypertension | FH-I | FH1 | Familial hyperaldosteronism type 1 | GRA | Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism | Glucocorticoid-sensitive hypertension
A rare heritable glucocorticoid remediable form of primary aldosteronism (PA) characterized by early-onset hypertension hyperaldosteronism variable hypokalemia low plasma renin activity (PRA) and abnormal production of 18-oxocortisol and 18-hydroxycortisol.
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