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Summary
A patient with undiagnosed pheochromocytoma experienced a fatal hypertensive crisis during surgery due to elevated catecholamines. This case highlights the critical need for thorough pre-operative evaluation, especially in patients with hypertension.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
Background:
- A 51-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes underwent hysterectomy.
- Undiagnosed pheochromocytoma can pose significant anesthetic risks.