Abstract
Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-secreting tumor of the adrenal glands whose typical presentation includes the triad of headache, palpitations, and diaphoresis. Pheochromocytoma crisis is an urgent medical condition whose diagnosis and management constitute a challenge for physicians. We present the case of a 55-year-old man who developed cardiogenic shock in the setting of a pheochromocytoma crisis. After stabilizing blood pressure with combined administration of α- and β-blockers, the tumor was surgically removed. Our diagnostic and therapeutic challenges are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 156-160 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Herz |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adrenergic blockers
- Cardiogenic shock
- Catecholamines
- Pheochromocytoma
- Surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine