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Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism

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Familial hyperaldosteronism type I (FH-I) is 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.

Causal genes
CYP11B1
Also known as
aldosteronism, glucocorticoid-remediable · dexamethasone sensitive hypertension · dexamethasone-sensitive hypertension · familial hyperaldosteronism type 1 · FH-I

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