Question # 7

A 32-year-old woman presents with hypertension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. Plasma aldosterone is elevated; renin is suppressed. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Options:

A.

Cushing’s syndrome

B.

Pheochromocytoma

C.

Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome)

D.

Renal artery stenosis

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