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Which of the following effects is NOT SEEN in primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome)?

A
Hypertension
B
Metabolic Alkalosis
C
Hyperkalemia
D
Expansion of Extracellular and Plasma volume
High-Yield Explanation
c. Hyperkalemia(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2227-2729, Ghai 8/e p 525)Primary aldosteronism encompasses disorders caused by excessive aldosterone secretion independent of the renin angiotensin system. These disorders are characterized by hypertension and hypokalemia.

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