Unmasking of a large pheochromocytoma by pyelonephritis

Pheochromocytoma is a rare reason for hypertension. At least in younger people, an endocrinological workup of the etiology of hypertension is mandatory, as this case describes. If the pheochromocytomas are large enough, they can not only lead to hypertension but also cause direct damage to surrounding organs. AbstractPheochromocytoma is a rare reason for hypertension. At least in younger people, an endocrinological workup of the etiology of hypertension is mandatory, as this case describes. If the pheochromocytomas are large enough, they can not only lead to hypertension but also cause direct damage to surrounding organs.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - September 29, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Igor Alexander Harsch, Herry Helfritzsch Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research