Hypertension in an adolescent boy

Am J Med Sci. 2002 Apr;323(4):227-30. doi: 10.1097/00000441-200204000-00011.

Abstract

We report the case of an adolescent boy who presented with hypertension and hypokalemia. A systematic work-up revealed hyperreninemic hyperaldosteronism. Further study revealed Page kidney caused by trauma-associated renal hematoma. The evaluation and management of hyperaldosteronism and Page kidney are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Hyperaldosteronism / complications*
  • Hypertension / diagnosis*
  • Hypertension / pathology*
  • Kidney Diseases / complications*
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed