A hypertensive,hypokalemic patient with increased aldosterone production and decreased plasma renin activity likely has:

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The description given matches the symptoms of Conn syndrome, which is caused by a benign tumor in the adrenal gland that produces excess aldosterone. This leads to high blood pressure and low potassium levels. Addison disease is characterized by low levels of cortisol and aldosterone, while Cushing syndrome is caused by excess cortisol production. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the production of various hormones in the adrenal glands. None of these conditions match the given symptoms as well as Conn syndrome.

A Hypertensive,hypokalemic Patient with Increased Aldosterone Production and Decreased Plasma