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ea0005p160 | Endocrine Tumours and Neoplasia | BES2003

Double trouble. Dual pathology and false positive as well as false negative imaging in a man with phaeochromocytoma and hypogonadism

Jacob K , Ganesaratnam S , Winocour P

A 72-year-old man presented with a two-year history of hot sweats, impotence and mood swings. He had a past medical history of polymyalgia rheumatica, osteoporosis and mild hypercalcaemia.On examination he was sweating excessively, had testicular atrophy and mild hypertension. Blood tests revealed a raised LH, FSH and a low testosterone consistent with primary hypogonadism. Hypercalcaemic screen was negative. He was started on androgen replacement therapy as well as anti-h...