Publications by authors named "Jianjuan Sun"
J Med Case Rep
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Primary aldosteronism is marked by high aldosterone and low renin levels, making diagnosis complex when severe hydronephrosis coexists, which can falsely affect test results.
- A 54-year-old man with a history of hypertension and severe hypokalemia faced misdiagnosis of primary aldosteronism due to consistently negative aldosterone-to-renin ratio tests stemming from coinciding severe hydronephrosis.
- After conducting additional tests, including a saline stress test and adrenal vein sampling, the patient underwent successful laparoscopic removal of an adrenal adenoma, leading to initial renal issues but eventual recovery of renal function and potassium levels.
