2013
DOI: 10.15388/lietchirur.2013.4.2838
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Pheochromocytoma with severe cardiac complicatons

Abstract: IntroductionPheochromocytoma is a rare and usually benign catecholamine-secreting tumor with a broad variety of signs and symptoms, the most common being palpitations, headaches, and sweating. Rarely, pheochromocytoma can cause severe cardiac complications such as myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema or cardiogenic shock.Case reportWe report a case of a 42-year-old male who presented with acute chest pain, dyspnea, and general weakness. He had a history of episodical high blood pressure and panic attacks, wh… Show more

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“…As a result of our literature search, we identified three cases of TTC secondary to coronary vasospasm attributed to pheochromocytoma [9][10][11]. Notably, the number of identified cases was limited due to stringent selection criteria, which required the detection of vasospasms during coronary angiography or with provocative measures.…”
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“…As a result of our literature search, we identified three cases of TTC secondary to coronary vasospasm attributed to pheochromocytoma [9][10][11]. Notably, the number of identified cases was limited due to stringent selection criteria, which required the detection of vasospasms during coronary angiography or with provocative measures.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%