Pheochromocytoma: A Rare Cause of Hypertension
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
I hereby report a case of pheochromocytoma, rare cause for hypertension. Pheochromocytomas are rare tumours arising from adrenal medulla and it can present with abdominal pain and headache . A 35 year old lady with no co-morbidities presented with complaints of abdominal pain confined to right lumbar region with headache since 3 months ; low grade fever of 4 days . On examination Pulse =116/ min , normal volume , Blood Pressure = 150/110 mm of Hg. Per abdomen no palpable mass .Radiologically diagnosed as right suprarenal mass ,which is confirmed by laboratory investigations and upon adrenalectomy operation and histopathology examination diagnosed as Pheochromocytoma.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Arun Kumar N. A, Dr. Jayanth . H
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