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| Authors | Gerhard Attard MD, MRCP (UK) M J Cachia MD, MRCP (UK) |
| Abstract | When hypertension is a result of an underlying identifiable abnormality, the latter's early discovery can lead to a timely cure of the hypertension and the prevention of its complications. We present a case of high blood pressure lowered by pregnancy, suggestive of an endocrine cause. This was confirmed following a detailed history which revealed severe hypertension intractable to therapy, yet which remitted during pregnancy. A diagnosis of 11-beta hydroxylase deficiency was made consequent upon the finding of raised serum 11-desoxycorticosterone levels. The blood pressure was finally controlled with glucocorticoid replacement therapy and spironolactone. |
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| Journal | Malta Medical Journal |
| Volume | 16 Issue 02 |
| Pages | 40 - 41 |
| Date | 01/07/2004 |
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| Key words | 11-desoxycorticosterone, hypertension, pregnancy |