A Case of Recurrent Glucocorticoid-Induced Pheochromocytoma Crisisb during the Treatment of Urticaria / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 564-569, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-162279
ABSTRACT
Pheochromocytoma crisis is a life-threatening endocrine emergency. Stimuli that can elicit a pheochromocytoma crisis include anesthesia, tumor manipulation, and several drugs. Rarely, glucocorticoids can induce a pheochromocytoma crisis. Here, we describe the case of a 65-year-old female who developed an adrenergic crisis with blood pressure fluctuations, dizziness, and seizures after receiving glucocorticoids for the treatment of urticaria. The symptoms led us to speculate that a pheochromocytoma was present. We confirmed the diagnosis based on abdominal imaging and biochemical studies. The patient's symptoms improved after surgical removal of the pheochromocytoma.
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Main subject:
Pheochromocytoma
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Seizures
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Urticaria
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Blood Pressure
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Diagnosis
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Dizziness
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Emergencies
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Glucocorticoids
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Anesthesia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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