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  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal tumor, can cause severe hypertension and cardiac complications.
  • Myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle, can lead to arrhythmias and sudden death.
  • Perioperative cardiac events can be challenging to manage, especially with coexisting conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the association between unsuspected pheochromocytoma, myocarditis, and unexpected postoperative deaths.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering pheochromocytoma in patients with unexplained perioperative cardiac arrhythmias.
  • To suggest potential therapeutic interventions for managing such cases.

Main Methods:

  • Presentation of two case histories detailing unexpected postoperative mortality.
  • Post-mortem examination findings revealing pheochromocytoma and myocarditis.
  • Review of clinical presentation and potential etiological links.

Main Results:

  • Two patients experienced fatal postoperative cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Post-mortem examinations confirmed the presence of both pheochromocytoma and myocarditis in both cases.
  • A potential link between myocarditis and cardiac arrhythmias in the context of pheochromocytoma is suggested.

Conclusions:

  • Undiagnosed pheochromocytoma and associated myocarditis may contribute to fatal perioperative cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for pheochromocytoma in patients with unexpected perioperative arrhythmias.
  • Alpha and beta-adrenergic blockers may offer therapeutic benefits in managing these critical situations.