Changes in the Perceived Epidemiology of Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Table 1

Subtypes of primary aldosteronism [6].

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Aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA)—35% of cases

Bilateral idiopathic hyperplasia (IHA)—60% of cases

Primary unilateral adrenal hyperplasia—2% of cases

Pure aldosterone-producing adrenocortical carcinoma—<1% of cases

Familial hyperaldosteronism

   Type I = glucocorticoid remediable aldosteronism—<1% of cases.

   Type II = familial APA or IHA—<2% of cases.

Ectopic aldosterone-producing adenoma or carcinoma—<0.1% of cases

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