A Case of Sudden Death: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pheochromocytoma, Berry Aneurysm
Joint Authors
Arevalo, Ana B.
Moran, Jacxelyn
Zink, Stephen
Khandakar, Binny
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-06-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical emergency.
Berry aneurysm rupture is the second most common cause following trauma.
Diagnosis is often challenging.
Neurogenic heart syndrome often complicates subarachnoid hemorrhage.
A concomitant pheochromocytoma can be deadly causing sudden cardiac arrhythmia.
Here, we describe a case of subarachnoid hemorrhage with concomitant incidental pheochromocytoma in a relatively young female who died suddenly, diagnosed during autopsy.
A 57-year-old Hispanic woman with past medical history of asthma, prediabetes, and uncontrolled hypertension collapsed unexpectedly.
She initially had ventricular tachycardia, followed by pulseless electrical activity and finally asystole without response to resuscitation.
In the emergency department she was on epinephrine, calcium, naloxone, and tPA with suspected thrombotic stroke.
Despite measures, she was pronounced dead.
Autopsy revealed subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured berry aneurysm.
Additionally, pheochromocytoma was detected in the right adrenal gland.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage has a grave prognosis by itself.
This case describes the uncommon detection of pheochromocytoma in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arevalo, Ana B.& Moran, Jacxelyn& Zink, Stephen& Khandakar, Binny. 2019. A Case of Sudden Death: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pheochromocytoma, Berry Aneurysm. Case Reports in Pathology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143449
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arevalo, Ana B.…[et al.]. A Case of Sudden Death: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pheochromocytoma, Berry Aneurysm. Case Reports in Pathology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143449
American Medical Association (AMA)
Arevalo, Ana B.& Moran, Jacxelyn& Zink, Stephen& Khandakar, Binny. A Case of Sudden Death: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pheochromocytoma, Berry Aneurysm. Case Reports in Pathology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143449
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1143449