Pheochromocytomas and cardiovascular emergencies: A need for high index of suspicion

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Introduction: Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor derived from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla, derived from embryonic neural crest cells. Pheochromocytoma affects approximately 0.3%-0.6% of the hypertensive population. Commonly, pheochromocytoma is diagnosed as an incidentalloma. The classical presentation of pheochromocytoma involves the triad of paroxysmal headaches, palpitations, and diaphoresis accompanied by marked hypertension, although this classical presentation is rarely encountered. Although rare, pheochromocytoma is also underdiagnosed. Cardiovascular emergency could be the first manifestation of pheochromocytoma.

Aim(s): This study aimed to review evidence on cardiovascular emergencies as the first manifestations of pheochromocytomas aiming at increasing physician suspicion on this rare disease in case of a cardiovascular emergency.

Materials and methods: Electronic databases were searched with the appropriate search terms up to and including November 2020. Prospective studies, case series, case reports met inclusion criteria.

Conference: 18th Annual ENETS Concerence (2021)

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Authors: Yiannakopoulou E,

Keywords: pheochromocytoma, cardiovascular emergency,