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Case Report: An Unusual First Manifestation of a Pheochromocytoma

Authors :
Qiangrong Zhai
Ci Tian
Zhengzhao Deng
Congrong Liu
Qingbian Ma
Source :
Frontiers in Endocrinology, Vol 12 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2021.

Abstract

We present a 30-year old male presented with hemoptysis as a first manifestation and pulmonary CT scan characteristic of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Further abdominal examination discovered a left adrenal mass. Elevated catecholamine and metanephrine levels and subsequent adrenalectomy confirmed the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Symptoms of pheochromocytoma are highly variable, which could potentially delay the diagnosis. With careful investigation, emergency medicine practitioners need to be aware of the cunning and changeful manifestations in pheochromocytoma.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16642392
Volume :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Endocrinology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.7e81588b9f154b58b5f08cbf39d4ed73
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2021.697202