Davies J S, Aguirre G, Cassidy D M, Griffiths B E
Department of Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
Int J Clin Pract. 1998 Jul-Aug;52(5):347-8.
We describe the case of an asymptomatic patient with primary hyperaldosteronism, who was diagnosed fortuitously following the demonstration of a positive Trousseau's sign during routine blood pressure assessment. Further investigations revealed that the carpal spasm was due solely to the associated profound hypokalaemia.
