[Causes of delaying diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism with adrenal adenoma and strategy therefore].

Objective: To analyze the causes of delaying diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism with adrenal adenoma and discuss corrective strategies.

Methods: The clinical data of 267 patients of primary hyperaldosteronism with adrenal adenoma confirmed by operation 1995 - 2005 were analyzed.

Results: Confirmed diagnosis was made after a duration of (92 +/- 64) months (3 - 40 years) after the first visit.