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Pseudopheochromocytoma Associated with Domestic Assault
Joint Authors
Vandemergel, Xavier
Le, H. M.
Carbutti, G.
Ilisei, D.
Bouccin, E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pseudopheochromocytoma has a clinical presentation that is similar to pheochromocytoma.
It manifests itself with paroxysmal hypertension crises, associated with various symptoms such as headaches, chest pain, nausea, palpitations, and dizziness.
Patients are usually asymptomatic in between the crises.
Unlike pheochromocytoma, there is no catecholamines overproduction in this pathology: hypertensive peaks are caused by a hyperactivation of the sympathetic nervous system, which is often triggered by a psychological trauma in the past.
Treatment of pseudopheochromocytoma can be challenging due to normal blood pressure values in between the hypertensive peaks; it includes alpha- and beta-blockers for moderate crises and prevention and must be combined with psychopharmacologic agents such as anxiolytics or antidepressant drugs.
Psychotherapy and dietetic treatment are also crucial in pseudopheochromocytoma management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Le, H. M.& Carbutti, G.& Ilisei, D.& Bouccin, E.& Vandemergel, Xavier. 2016. Pseudopheochromocytoma Associated with Domestic Assault. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Le, H. M.…[et al.]. Pseudopheochromocytoma Associated with Domestic Assault. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Le, H. M.& Carbutti, G.& Ilisei, D.& Bouccin, E.& Vandemergel, Xavier. Pseudopheochromocytoma Associated with Domestic Assault. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100364
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100364