Irish journal of medical science
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Review Case Reports
Primary aldosteronism in pregnancy--should it be treated surgically?
We report a case of primary aldosteronism in pregnancy that was treated surgically by removal of the adenoma in the 2nd trimester. Only a few cases have been reported in the English literature due to the rarity of the condition. Primary aldosteronism follows a variable course in pregnancy. ⋯ Primary aldosteronism invariably gets worse in the post partum period, irrespective of the antenatal course of the disease. Surgery seems to be the treatment of choice for this condition, provided the adenoma is localised. It has the advantage of offering an immediate solution, avoids fetal complications of medical treatment and possible deterioration in the post partum period.