Synopses & Reviews
At least 5-100s of patients suffer from hypertension due to endocrinologic causes such as glucocorticoid or catecholamine excess or hyperaldosteronism. Overproduction of these hormones is often caused by tumors of the adrenal and pituitary gland. The diagnosis of the respective underlying endocrine disorder has been facilitated by improved conventional imaging modalities and hormonal testing procedures and essays. Several recent genetic, biochemical, and radiologic discoveries and approaches have had an impact on the management of endocrine hypertension. In addition, new surgical procedures have revolutionized treatment of patients with endocrine hypertension.