Abstract
Pheochromocytoma is a rare reason for hypertension. At least in younger people, an endocrinological workup of the etiology of hypertension is mandatory, as this case describes. If the pheochromocytomas are large enough, they can not only lead to hypertension but also cause direct damage to surrounding organs.
Highlights
The case of a young patient with long‐standing hypertension is described
The pheochromocytoma was larger than the average size (Figure 2) reported in the literature (3‐5 cm).[1]
It can be speculated that pyelonephritis occurred as a result of a renal compression 2 or disturbance in renal blood flow
Summary
The case of a young patient with long‐standing hypertension is described. no endocrinological assessment had been performed in the past. The case of a young patient with long‐standing hypertension is described. No endocrinological assessment had been performed in the past. The diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was established when a pyelonephritis of the right kidney occurred, presumably due to compression effects.
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