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A young hypeensive patient has serum K+ 2.8 meq/L and aldosterone level with increased plasma rennin activity. The likely cause is/are -

A
Renal aery stenosis
B
Ectopic ACTH syndrome
C
Diuretic therapy
D
Conn's syndrome
High-Yield Explanation
Conn&;s syndrome involves increased aldosterone , hypeension , hypokalemia, low plasma renin activity ( Harrison 17 pg 2260)

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