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Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Pheochromocytoma ... rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas ... • Pheochromocytoma ... crisis, or pheochromocytoma ... • Benign pheochromocytoma
The components of the adrenal gland and consequences of excess hormone production #Pathophys #MedStudent #Conn #Cushing
Conn #Cushing #Pheochromocytoma
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
location of the pheochromocytoma ... Endo #Surgery #Pheochromocytoma
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes 
MEN1
 - Pituitary adenoma
 - Parathyroid hyperplasia
 - Pancreatic tumors
MEN2A
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carcinoma - Pheochromocytoma ... carcinoma - Pheochromocytoma
Hypertensive Emergency and Hypertensive Crisis - Blood Pressure Targets
 • Hypertensive Emergency
 • Ischemic Stroke (w/
pre-eclampsia) • Pheochromocytoma
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
(ie. cocaine, pheochromocytoma ... Hypercalcemia • Pheochromocytoma
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
ultrasonography • Pheochromocytoma
Sinus Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Autonomic System:
 • Excess Stimulation: Nicotine, Caffeine, Sympathomimetics, Anticholinergics
 • Withdrawal:
Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma
Causes of Hyperpyrexia (Temp > 106.7° F) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Heat Stroke
 • Drug-induced: Amphetamines,
Endocrinopathy: Pheochromocytoma
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Thyrotoxicosis • Pheochromocytoma