Adrenalectomy in Pheochromocytoma : a Case Report and Literatures Review
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Abstract: Pheochromocytoma is rare catecholamine-secreting tumor derived from chromaffin cells. Tumors that arise outside the adrenal gland are termed extraadrenal pheochromocytoma or paragangliomas. Because of excessive catecholamine secretion, pheochromocytoma may precipitate life- threatening hypertension. Aim of this paper is to report one case of middle aged Thai woman with complaint of headache and hypertension for 2 months. After sophisticated investigation, final diagnosis was Pheochromocytoma. She was treated with left adrenalectomy. Result of treatment was markedly improved without complication.
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