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Adrenal venous sampling (AVS) is crucial for diagnosing primary hyperaldosteronism (PA) and guiding treatment. This gold standard test accurately identifies aldosterone overproduction laterality, essential for surgical decisions in secondary hypertension.

Keywords:
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  • Endocrinology
  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Primary hyperaldosteronism (PA) is a common cause of secondary hypertension due to autonomous aldosterone overproduction.
  • Differentiating unilateral from bilateral aldosterone overproduction is critical for selecting appropriate therapy: medical management or adrenalectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the diagnostic utility of Adrenal Venous Sampling (AVS) in primary hyperaldosteronism.
  • To highlight the limitations of imaging in detecting functional abnormalities and guiding surgical decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Adrenal venous sampling (AVS) as the gold standard for assessing aldosterone hypersecretion laterality.
  • Comparison with imaging tests (e.g., CT) for detecting adrenal abnormalities.

Main Results:

  • AVS demonstrated high accuracy in lateralizing aldosterone hypersecretion, even when imaging failed to detect lesions.
  • A clinical case illustrated successful surgical referral based on AVS findings despite negative CT scans.

Conclusions:

  • AVS is indispensable for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in primary hyperaldosteronism.
  • The study underscores the importance of AVS for surgical candidacy, especially when imaging is inconclusive.