Primary hyperaldosteronism due to a functional black (pigmented) adenoma of the adrenal cortex.

Cohen, R J; Brits, R; Phillips, J I; Botha, J R · Arch Pathol Lab Med · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The clinical and pathologic findings are reported in a case of primary hyperaldosteronism due to a functional black (pigmented) adenoma of the adrenal cortex. Cortical atrophy of the involved gland was present, the mechanism of which was obscure.

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