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Pheochromocytoma-induced shock: a case report
Stanley de Almeida Araújo1, Paula Alves Santos do Carmo1, Eduardo Paulino1
1Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine - Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte/MG - Brasil.
Pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor, is often missed due to vague symptoms. This case highlights its potential to mimic other conditions, leading to misdiagnosis, even in fatal cases.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor of chromaffin cells, presents diagnostic challenges due to its varied and nonspecific signs and symptoms.
- While commonly associated with hypertension, it can also manifest as orthostatic hypotension (40% of cases) or, rarely, shock (2% of cases), earning it the nickname 'the great mimic'.
- Diagnostic delays are common, contributing to its rarity in clinical detection despite its potential severity.
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