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We found subcapsular micronodules composed of spironolactone body-containing cells, which showed intense expression for 3\u03b2-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 11\u03b2-hydroxylase, 18-hydroxylase, and 21-hydroxylase but not 17\u03b1-hydroxylase, indicating aldosterone production. This expression pattern was the same as that in unilateral multiple adrenocortical micronodules, reported recently. Additionally, it was noted that a nodule with active aldosterone production was closely adjacent to one showing intense 17\u03b1-hydroxylase expression. In the adrenal cortices adhering to aldosterone-producing adenoma, the majority of hyperplastic zona glomerulosa and hyperplastic nodules demonstrated a decreased steroidogenic activity. However, minute nodules indicative of active aldosterone production were found at high frequency. These results suggest that the subcapsular micronodules observed might be the root of aldosterone-producing adenoma. 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