A pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from the adrenal or extra-adrenal chromaffin tissue and, less commonly, the sympathetic ganglia.
These tumors are catecholami...
Classic “triad” of symptoms includes headache, palpitations, and diaphoresis.
5 Ps mnemonic
Paroxysmal spells
Pressure: sudden increase in BP
Pain: headache, chest, abdominal pain
Perspira...
Preoperative control of BP (target <120/80 mm Hg) a...
Monitor BP daily before surgery.
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring intraoperatively
Monitor urine metanephrine and catecholamine 2 weeks postoperati...
D35.00 Benign neoplasm of unspecified adrenal gland
D35.02 Benign neoplasm of left adrenal gland
D35.01 Benign neoplasm of right adrenal gland
C74.90 Malignant neoplasm of unsp part of unspeci...
Rare catecholamine-secreting tumor with serious and potentially lethal cardiovascular complications
Clinical presentation is variable, but classic triad consists of episodic headaches, ...
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