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ea0067gp15 | Poster Presentations | EYES2019

Challenges in the management of severe constipation due to metastatic paraganglioma

Figueiredo Ana Abrantes , Maciel Joana , Cavaco Daniela , Donato Sara , Simoes Helder , Simoes-Pereira Joana , Leite Valeriano

Background: Pheochromocytoma and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are rare disorders with a rate of malignancy of 10–20%. The control of the hormonal symptoms caused by the catecholaminergic burden in the metastatic disease is a challenging task. Hypertension is the most recognized feature, but gastrointestinal manifestations can be hard to manage and life-threatening.Cases Presentation: We present three cases of metastatic PPGLs who developed intestinal pseu...