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Fever in pheochromocytoma.

D L Gordon1, S D Atamian, M H Brooks

  • 1Department of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, Ill 60153.

Archives of Internal Medicine
|June 11, 1992
PubMed
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Fever is common in pheochromocytoma patients, often linked to other illnesses. Early detection of coexisting conditions is crucial for managing fever and associated hospital stays.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Fever is rarely reported in pheochromocytoma patients.
  • Fever can stem from the tumor, infection, or other factors, necessitating distinct treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence, causes, and significance of fever in pheochromocytoma patients.
  • To compare characteristics of patients with and without fever.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 50 hospitalizations from 48 pheochromocytoma patients.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, tumor characteristics, hormone levels, and comorbid events.
  • Comparison of febrile and non-febrile patient groups.

Main Results:

  • Fever occurred in 28% of hospitalizations, with 50% of febrile patients experiencing pheochromocytoma multisystem crisis.

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  • Febrile patients were more likely to have comorbid events, larger tumors, necrosis, higher metanephrine levels, and longer hospital stays.
  • Comorbid events included both infectious and non-infectious causes of fever.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fever is a frequent finding in pheochromocytoma.
    • Causes are often multifactorial, frequently involving associated illnesses.
    • A comprehensive search for coexisting diseases is recommended; fever may prolong hospitalization but does not indicate a poor outcome.