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Pheochromocytoma Flashcards

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Pathophysiology

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Excess adrenaline due to adrenal medulla tumour.
10% Bilateral tumour

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Investigations

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24hr Urine Catecholamines
Plasma Metanephrines (Catecholamines have short half life)

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Symptoms

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Intermittent symptoms
- HTN
-Sweating
-Palpitations
-Anxiety

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Treatment

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Phenoxybenzamine -> BB -> Surgery

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