Phoechomocytoma Flashcards
1
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phoemchomocytoma
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tumour of the chronaffin cells produced by the adrenal glands. chronaffine cells produce adrenaline
2
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signs
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episodic hypertension (not working with treatment) weight loss sweating headache palpitations
symptoms can be followed by rest periods
3
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investigations
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bloods - plasma metanephrine
24hr urine test - catecholamines
then do adrenal imaging
4
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management
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alpha blockers
surgery
5
Q
what type of MEN is it
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MEN 2b
