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Phaeochromocytoma Flashcards

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What is a pheochromocytoma?

A

Rare catecholamine producing tumour

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Where are pheochromocytoma usually found?

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Adrenal cortes

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what is the classic triad of features in phaechromocytoma?

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Episodic headache
Sweating
Tachcardia

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What tests for pheochromocytoma?

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24hour urinary carcholamines/metanephrices/metadrnaline
Raised WCCC
Localisation : AbdoCT/MRI

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What treatment for phaeochromocytoma?

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Surgery - alpha blockade pre-op

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