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ea0019p167 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | SFEBES2009

Pheochromocytoma mimicking an acute coronary syndrome

Rathi MS , Gilbey SG

Pheochromocytoma commonly presents with headaches, palpitations, sweating and hypertension. However, it can mimic common medical conditions, including septic shock-like syndrome, hyperthermia, pulmonary oedema, and myocardial infarction, making prompt diagnosis difficult.We present a case of phaeochromocytoma presenting as acute coronary syndrome.Case report: A 57-year-old woman presented with intermittent, intensifying central che...