2. Conn’s syndrome is an Adosterone-
Producing Adenoma.
Conn’s syndrome named after
American endocrinologist Jerome W.
Conn.
Condition was first described at the
University of Michigan in 1955
3.
4. Conn’s Syndrome is a disease that effects the
adrenal glands.
It involves excess production of a hormone called
aldosterone. (which is the hormone that regulates
sodium and potassium reabsorption by the cells of
the tubular portion of the kidney.)
8. The goal of treatment is to lower blood pressure.
If tumor appears on gland then the gland will be
removed.
All symptoms associated with Conn’s syndrome are
resolved and further treatment involves controlling
blood pressure .
9. Most adrenal disease requiring surgery can
be done using minimally invasive
(laparoscopy) surgery techniques.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the
preferred technique for non-cancerous
adrenal disease, including the following:
Aldosterone-secreting adrenal tumors
(Conn's syndrome)
Cortisol-secreting adrenal tumors
(Cushing's syndrome)
Adrenalin-producing adrenal tumors
(Pheochromocytoma)
Primary adrenal hyperplasia
Adrenal hyperplasia after failed treatment of
Cushing's disease
Large nonfunctioning adrenal tumors (<10-
12cm)
Adrenal metastasis