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ea0021p235 | Neuroendocrinology and behaviour | SFEBES2009

Intra-cerebral haemorrhage in a young woman with phaeochromocytoma

Kenz Sami , Kanappan Daniel , Polydorou Doros , Kearney Tara

Introduction: Phaeochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumour, with serious and potentially lethal cardiovascular complications. Cerebral haemorrhage is an unusual complication of phaeochromocytoma with <40 cases reported worldwide.Case: We report the case of a 29-year-old woman who presented with sudden onset of headache and collapse. CT Brain showed right sided frontal haemorrhage, her BP > 200/100, LVH on ECG and Echocardiography suggesting ...