In the article by de Lima A, et al. Misdiagnosis of a hidden cause of hypertension: a case report. Br J Gen Pract 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp17X693869, some text in the print article was obscured by Figures 1 and 2. Under the heading ‘Case Report 1’, paragraph 2 appeared to end at ‘this diagnosis was dismissed.’, but should have continued on: ‘, this diagnosis was dismissed. Thyroid hormones, metanephrines, and cortisol levels were within normal limits, which ruled out the diagnoses of thyroid disease, phaeochromocytoma, and Cushing’s syndrome.’, and the beginning of paragraph 3 should have started: ‘Surgical oncology was consulted for evaluation of the adrenal mass. Physical exam was normal with the exception of blood pressure (BP) of 149/94 mmHg. Serum potassium was 2.6 mEq/L despite oral supplementation. Adrenal venous sampling …’
Under ‘Case Report 2’, paragraph 1 appeared to end ‘… spironolactone, potassium chloride,’ but should have continued on ‘… spironolactone, potassium chloride, phentermine, alprazolam, and zolpidem. On examination, the patient was anxious and BP was 144/82 mmHg. Serum potassium was 2.8 mEq/L, despite supplementation. Serum aldosterone was 79 ng/dL, more than twice the normal level. An abdominal MRI showed a 2.2 × 2.1 cm right adrenal adenoma (Figure 2). Thyroid function, metanephrines, and cortisol levels were normal and cytological studies revealed benign thyroid disease.’ We apologise for this error. The online version has been corrected.
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