A case of pheochromocytoma Associated with Ocular changes
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 59-64, 1964.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-185734
ABSTRACT
Pheochromocytoma-arises in the adrenal proper or in paraganglions, Occasionally produce Hypertension, Hyperglycemia and Hypermetabolism, A case of typical functioning pheochromocytoma associated with Hypertensive Retinopathy is reported because of its rarity. A 17 year old student was admitted to the Ewha Womans University Hospital with Hypertension (200/140). Headache, palpitation and blurring' vision. On admission. the fundoscopica-l findings were arteriolar narrowing, Exudates, Hemorrhages and macular star in both fund i and visual acuity were 20/200 (N. C.) in each eye. The patient's general and Ocular changes returned to nearly normal level after surgical removal of the tumor from the kidney.
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Main subject:
Pheochromocytoma
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Visual Acuity
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Exudates and Transudates
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Financial Management
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Headache
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Hemorrhage
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Hyperglycemia
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Hypertension
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Kidney
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
1964
Type:
Article
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