Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's disease) presenting as depression
Malinow, K.C.; Lion, J.R.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 40(8): 358-359
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 468762 Document Number: 139463
A case of muscle weakness with hypertension is presented. The patient had symptoms of depression. Diagnosis of hyperaldosteronism was suspected because of a low serum potassium and confirmed by discovery of an adrenal adenoma. The role of hypokalemia in mental disturbances is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on possible metabolic etiologies when mood changes, muscle paresis and hypertension coexist.