1997
DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.36.289
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Transient Hypertension due to Adrenal Hemorrhage in a Patient with von Recklinghausen's Disease.

Abstract: A 29-year-old man with von Recklinghausen's disease suddenly developed severe epigastric pain and was admitted to hospital. Physical examination revealed elevated blood pressure (200/130 mmHg) and tachycardia (162 bpm). Initially, he was suspected to have appendicitis, and appendectomy was performed immediately; however, appendicitis was not demonstrable pathologically. Retroperitoneal hematoma was found incidentally during the operation. Further clinical and laboratory examination demonstrated a markedincreas… Show more

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“…However, false positive results are reported, being described in conjunction with the use of drugs such as labetolol together with foods such as fruits and nuts 3 4. Rarely, elevated catecholamine concentrations are reported in association with adrenal haemorrhage/infarction and in some cases this has prompted surgical removal of the gland for suspected phaeochromocytoma 5 6. In our case, phaeochromocytoma was postulated as a diagnosis and surgical opinion was sought.…”
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“…However, false positive results are reported, being described in conjunction with the use of drugs such as labetolol together with foods such as fruits and nuts 3 4. Rarely, elevated catecholamine concentrations are reported in association with adrenal haemorrhage/infarction and in some cases this has prompted surgical removal of the gland for suspected phaeochromocytoma 5 6. In our case, phaeochromocytoma was postulated as a diagnosis and surgical opinion was sought.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 79%