Abstract
Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal gland tumor that produces excessive amounts of adrenaline and noradrenaline, leading to a surge in blood pressure. This condition often goes undiagnosed due to its infrequency and diverse symptom presentation, surgery is considered as the definitive treatment. We report a 65-year-old male patient, initially referred to an endocrinologist for further evaluation of a mass in the right kidney discovered via Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), leading to a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Following a successful surgical procedure and peri-operative period, the patient was discharged and advised to return to the hospital 1 month after the surgery and every 1 year for regular follow-ups.
Keyword(s): Pheochromocytoma, resistant hypertension, doxazosin, α-blockers, surgery, SPECT/CT, 123I-MIBG, endocrine, adrenal tumor.
DOI: 10.35988/sm-hs.2024.265
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