Significance of Adrenocorticotropin Stimulation Test in the Diagnosis of an Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma

摘要

Context:Adrenal venous sampling is the “gold standard” test in the diagnosis of an aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) among patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) but is available only in specialized medical centers. Meanwhile, an APA is reported to be generally more sensitive to ACTH than idiopathic hyperaldosteronism.