Abstract
An epinephrine-secreting pheochromocytoma can present with a confusing picture of hemodynamic lability with rapid fluctuations between hypo- and hypertension. They are challenging to manage and diagnose. We herein present the case of a 44-year-old patient who presented with extreme hemodynamic lability due to an epinephrine-secreting tumor. We discuss the initial management, diagnosis, and definitive therapy of this relatively rare type of pheochromocytoma.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / therapy
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Adult
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Epinephrine / metabolism*
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Hemodynamics
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Humans
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Hypertension / diagnosis*
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Hypertension / etiology
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Hypertension / physiopathology
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Hypocalcemia / diagnosis*
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Hypocalcemia / etiology
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Hypotension / diagnosis*
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Hypotension / etiology
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Hypotension / physiopathology
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Male
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Pheochromocytoma / complications
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Pheochromocytoma / diagnosis*
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Pheochromocytoma / therapy