Naslov
Pheochromocytoma without hypertension

Autori
Smirčić, Lea ; Šušković, Tomislav ; Ferenčić, Željko

Izvornik
Journal of internal medicine (0954-6820) 235 (1994), 4; 373-374

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, prikaz, stručni

Ključne riječi
normotension ; pheochromocytoma

Sažetak
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumour which is usually suggested by sustained or paroxysmal hypertension. Our patient with a pheochromocytoma was unusual for two reasons: she was normotensive during three weeks of close observation in the hospital and the urinary adrenaline level was higher than the noradrenaline level. In the patient's history there were no data on hypertension attacks. The patient had a palpable abdominal mass and the cytological finding was in contrast with a clinical diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. The surgery revealed a tumour and the pathohistological evaluation established the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. After surgery the patient's catecholamine levels reverted to normal.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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