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Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Acute Heart Failure Leading to Cardiogenic Shock and Multiorgan Failure
Joint Authors
Steppan, Jochen
Shields, Julia
Lebron, Ralph
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pheochromocytoma is an endocrine tumor classically presenting with headache, paroxysmal hypertension, and palpitations.
We discuss the case of a young male, presenting with acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock requiring stabilization with an intra-aortic balloon pump and a combination of ionotropes and vasopressors.
Pheochromocytoma was diagnosed by CT scan, as well as urine and plasma metanephrines.
After pretreatment with phenoxy-benzamine, the patient underwent adrenalectomy with subsequent cardiovascular stabilization and full recovery.
Unfortunately, pheochromocytoma often remains undiagnosed.
Given the ample diagnostic tools and good prognosis when treated suitably, the diagnosis should be entertained early in patients, presenting with unexplained cardiovascular compromise.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Steppan, Jochen& Shields, Julia& Lebron, Ralph. 2011. Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Acute Heart Failure Leading to Cardiogenic Shock and Multiorgan Failure. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483801
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Steppan, Jochen…[et al.]. Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Acute Heart Failure Leading to Cardiogenic Shock and Multiorgan Failure. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Steppan, Jochen& Shields, Julia& Lebron, Ralph. Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Acute Heart Failure Leading to Cardiogenic Shock and Multiorgan Failure. Case Reports in Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483801
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483801