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J Ecoiffier

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[The diagnostic value of radiological examinations in Conn's syndrome: angiographic findings in 58 cases (author's transl)].

Selective adrenal phlebography with measurement of hormone levels was used to investigate the majority of 58 cases of primary hyperaldosteronism. The authors stress the importance of pre-operative diagnosis of the lesion as surgery is indicated for adenomas only, and because of their small size they are often missed in adrenal scintigrams and on manual exploration during operation. They are in agreement with most other authors that adrenal phlebography is the most valid investigation, as it gives a precise diagnosis of the lesion in 92% of cases. The angiographic findings in the most common lesions are described, the difficulty in diagnosing peripheral small adenomas stressed, and the problems associated with the diagnosis of nodular hyperplasias outlined. They also underline the fundamental importance of selective hormone levels measurement, as these results are of equal value to those of the images themselves.

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