Primary unilateral adrenal hyperplasia

What is Primary unilateral adrenal hyperplasia?

Primary unilateral adrenal hyperplasia (PUAH) is a surgically-correctable form of primary (hyper) aldosteronism (PA; see this term) characterized by renin suppression, unilateral aldosterone hypersecretion, and moderate to severe hypertension secondary to hyperplasia of the adrenal gland.

Other condition names

  • PUAH

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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