Symptoms and Management of Phaeochromocytoma

Phaeochromocytoma is a rare tumor of chromaffin tissue that secretes catecholamines.

Symptoms-

1. Hypertension.

2. Abdominal pain.

3. Constipation.

4. Weight loss.

5. Pallor.

6. Headache.

7. Glucose intolerance.

Investigations-

1. Measurement of hormones in plasma.

2. Measurement of hormones in urine.

3. Abdominal CT.

4. Abdominal MRI.

Management-

1. Medicines.

2. Surgery.

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