Abstract
There are diseases which at times presents in such a way as to mimic for an acute coronary syndrome event. Pheochromocytoma is one of those disorders. Episodic or transient hypertension is one of its cardinal features. Presence of palpitation, diaphoresis and headache along with hypertension alarms for Pheochromocytoma. However, accompanying of these symptoms with a family history of Pheochromocytoma or syndromic presentation of MEN 2A, MEN 2B, VHL or Neurofirbomatosis, further increases the likelihood. Therefore, should be screened with a more sensitive test like plasma levels for catecholamine and metanephrine. Scanning techniques should be carried out to localize the tumor and to look for malignancy. Once localized, the only curative therapy is surgical resection of the tumor.n.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
