Phaeochromocytoma presenting with pseudo-intestinal obstruction and lactic acidosis
Singapore medical journal
;
: e131-3, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
Phaeochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumours with variable clinical signs and symptoms. Hypertension, tachycardia, sweating and headaches are cardinal manifestations. Although nausea and abdominal pain are the more common gastrointestinal features, rare gastrointestinal spectrums have been reported that can mimic abdominal emergencies. Metabolic effects of hypercatecholaminaemia are vast and one such rare presentation is lactic acidosis. We describe a case of phaeochromocytoma presenting with both intestinal pseudo-obstruction as well as lactic acidosis. This case report highlights the importance of having a high index of suspicion for and early recognition of the gastrointestinal and metabolic manifestations of phaeochromocytomas.
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Asunto principal:
Feocromocitoma
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Acidosis Láctica
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Seudoobstrucción Intestinal
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Radiografía Abdominal
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Dolor Abdominal
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Tumores Neuroendocrinos
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Neoplasias de las Glándulas Suprarrenales
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
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Diagnóstico
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Dislipidemias
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Singapore medical journal
Año:
2015
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Artículo
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