1. By: Jesse Winker
Ovall Mann
Courtney Pringle

2.  Conn’s syndrome is an Adosterone-
Producing Adenoma.
 Conn’s syndrome named after
American endocrinologist Jerome W.
Conn.
 Condition was first described at the
University of Michigan in 1955

4.  Conn’s Syndrome is a disease that effects the
adrenal glands.
 It involves excess production of a hormone called
aldosterone. (which is the hormone that regulates
sodium and potassium reabsorption by the cells of
the tubular portion of the kidney.)

5.  Conn’s syndrome normally effect most people in
their 30-60

6.  Frequent urination
 Increased thirst
 Weakness and fatigue
 Headache
 Muscle cramps
 Tingling in fingers
 Temporary paralysis
 Heart palpitations
 Hypertension (high blood
pressure)

8.  The goal of treatment is to lower blood pressure.
 If tumor appears on gland then the gland will be
removed.
 All symptoms associated with Conn’s syndrome are
resolved and further treatment involves controlling
blood pressure .

9.  Most adrenal disease requiring surgery can
be done using minimally invasive
(laparoscopy) surgery techniques.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the
preferred technique for non-cancerous
adrenal disease, including the following:
 Aldosterone-secreting adrenal tumors
(Conn's syndrome)
 Cortisol-secreting adrenal tumors
(Cushing's syndrome)
 Adrenalin-producing adrenal tumors
(Pheochromocytoma)
 Primary adrenal hyperplasia
 Adrenal hyperplasia after failed treatment of
Cushing's disease
 Large nonfunctioning adrenal tumors (<10-
12cm)
 Adrenal metastasis