Pheochromocytoma in a 44-Year-Old Female

Autor: GU Chianakwana, Egwuonwu OA, Nwobi AN, Okoli CC, Ikeme OC, Oguejiofor OC, Chiemeka EM, Anyiam DC
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Surgical Case Reports. :1-3
ISSN: 2613-5965
Popis: Pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that arise from the adrenal medulla and rarely from extra-adrenal locations. Although rare, they are potentially lethal tumors [1]. The pathognomonic biochemical features of these tumors are markedly elevated plasma catecholamines and their metabolites. The high plasma catecholamines are the reasons for the hypertension seen in patients with these tumors.
Databáze: OpenAIRE