This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology and breast, Subject name: Surgery
Conn's syndrome is 
Select and explain. 
A. Primary hyperaldosteronism, B. Secondary hyperaldosteronism, C. Primary hypoaldosteronism, D. Secondary hypoaldosteronism
A: Primary hyperaldosteronism
Answer: A: Primary hyperaldosteronism 
Explanation: Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome ) is defined by hypeension, as a result of hypersecretion of aldosterone. In PHA, plasma renin activity is suppressed.The most frequent cause of Primary hyperaldosteronism is a unilateral adrenocoical adenoma. Apa from hypeension, patients complain of non-specific symptoms: headache, muscle weakness, cramps, neurological events, polyuria, polydypsia, and nocturia.Ref: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 841