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ea0026p360 | Adrenal medulla | ECE2011

Pheochromocytoma: a complex case

Fonseca F , Cordero A , Oliveira J , Mourao L , Coutinho J , Agapito A

Introduction: Pheochromocytoma is an uncommon tumor. Non-classical forms can make diagnosis difficult and delay correct management strategies.Case report: A 20-years old caucasian male presented to the emergency room with unproductive cough, fever and tiredness for 7 days. He was eupneic, afebrile, BP 176/115 mmHg, 104 bpm with inspiratory crepitations in the left lung base. Leucocyte–14.1×109/l (N 70%); platelets – 659×10<...