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  2. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

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    Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), also known as the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD), [2] is characterized by a physiologically inappropriate release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) either from the posterior pituitary gland, or an ectopic non-pituitary source, such as an ADH-secreting tumor in the lung. [1]

  3. Aldosterone - Wikipedia

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    Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands, and colon. [ 6 ]

  4. Primary aldosteronism - Wikipedia

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    Stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney failure, abnormal heart rhythms [3] [4] Usual onset: 30 to 50 years old [5] Causes: Enlargement of both adrenal glands, adrenal adenoma, adrenal cancer, familial hyperaldosteronism [6] [1] Diagnostic method: Blood test for aldosterone-to-renin ratio [1] Treatment: Surgery, spironolactone, eplerenone, low ...

  5. Adrenal cortex - Wikipedia

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    The primary mineralocorticoid, aldosterone, is produced in the adrenocortical zona glomerulosa by the action of the enzyme aldosterone synthase (also known as CYP11B2). [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Aldosterone is largely responsible for the long-term regulation of blood pressure . [ 6 ]

  6. Hyperaldosteronism - Wikipedia

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    Treatment includes removing the causative agent (such as licorice), a high-potassium, low-sodium diet (for primary) and high-sodium diet (for secondary), spironolactone and eplerenone, potassium-sparing diuretics that act as aldosterone antagonists, and surgery, depending on the cause. [11] For adrenal adenoma, sometimes surgery is performed.

  7. Adrenal gland - Wikipedia

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    This layer is the main site for production of aldosterone, a mineralocorticoid, by the action of the enzyme aldosterone synthase. [16] [17] Aldosterone plays an important role in the long-term regulation of blood pressure. [18]

  8. New hope for kidney cancer treatment using existing drugs - AOL

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    The findings suggest IL1B macrophages could be a promising therapeutic target to treat kidney cancer, given this cell type has already been targeted using existing drugs that prevent lung cancer.

  9. Glucocorticoid remediable aldosteronism - Wikipedia

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    It selectively stimulates secretion of aldosterone. The secretion of aldosterone has a diurnal rhythm. Control of aldosterone release from the adrenal cortex: [citation needed] The role of the renin–angiotensin system: Angiotensin is involved in regulating aldosterone and is the core regulator. Angiotensin II acts synergistically with potassium.