ARDMS RDMS AB-Abdomen Question # 2 Topic 1 Discussion

Conn syndrome (primary hyperaldosteronism) results from excessive aldosterone secretion, often due to an adrenal adenoma, leading to hypertension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. Cushing disease involves cortisol, Addison disease involves adrenal insufficiency, and Waterhouse-Friderichsen is associated with adrenal hemorrhage.

According to Rumack’s Diagnostic Ultrasound:

“Conn syndrome is due to excessive secretion of aldosterone, often secondary to adrenal cortical adenoma.”