Aldosteronism in pregnancy: association with virilization of female offspring.

We have described a case of maternal primary aldosteronism in which there is virilization of the female offspring. The most common causes of virilization are considered unlikely on the basis of clinical and laboratory data. The report illustrates the exacerbation of aldosteronism that occurs postpartum and emphasizes a conservative approach to intravenous potassium therapy during delivery.