Non-cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema as the First Manifestation of Extra-adrenal Pheochromocytoma

Abstract

Abstract:Pheochromocytomas are neuroendocrine, catecholamine-secreting tumors which are usually found in adrenal glands though they are occasionally seen in extra-adrenal locations. Classically the patients present with symptoms of headache, diaphoresis and tachycardia with hypertension. It is rarely associated with cardiovascular manifestations, such as angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, myocarditis, acute heart failure, and cardiogenic shock among others. We present here a case of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma presenting with flash pulmonary edema secondary to myocarditis.