Semin intervent Radiol 2007; 24(1): 096-099
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-971196
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Transcatheter Alcohol Embolization of an Aldosteronoma

Michael W. D'Angelo1
  • 1Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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Publication Date:
27 March 2007 (online)

ABSTRACT

Successful transcatheter arterial embolization of symptomatic adrenal aldosteronoma in a 56-year-old woman with hypertension and hypokalemia is described. The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of aldosterone-producing tumors are subsequently discussed.

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Michael W D'AngeloM.D. M.S. 

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