Hypertensive Crisis Secondary to Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is an uncommon tumor of the adrenal glands that can present with headaches, sweating, palpitations, and paroxysmal hypertension. Pheochromocytoma crisis can lead to cardiomyopathy, pulmonary edema, and even total circulatory collapse. We describe a patient with hypoxic respiratory f...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2017-07, Vol.30 (3), p.314-315
Main Authors: Greenleaf, Christopher E., Griffin, Laura A., Shake, Jay G., Orr, Wayne S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Adrenal glands
Cardiomyopathy
Care and treatment
Case Studies
Complications and side effects
Development and progression
Edema
Headaches
Hypertension
Hypoxia
Pheochromocytoma
Respiratory therapy
Ventilation
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Summary:Pheochromocytoma is an uncommon tumor of the adrenal glands that can present with headaches, sweating, palpitations, and paroxysmal hypertension. Pheochromocytoma crisis can lead to cardiomyopathy, pulmonary edema, and even total circulatory collapse. We describe a patient with hypoxic respiratory failure requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to stabilize until the pheochromocytoma was discovered and treated.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2017.11929629