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Hemorrhagic shock due to spontaneous rupture of adrenal pheochromocytoma
Bittencourt, José A; Averbeck, Márcio A; Schmitz, Herbert J.
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  • Bittencourt, José A; Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital. Division of General Surgery. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Averbeck, Márcio A; Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital. Division of General Surgery. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Schmitz, Herbert J; Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital. Division of General Surgery. Porto Alegre. BR
Int. braz. j. urol ; 29(5): 428-430, Sept.-Oct. 2003. ilus
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-364696
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ABSTRACT
The spontaneous rupture of an adrenal pheochromocytoma is an extremely rare event; however, it is potentially fatal. We report a case of spontaneous rupture of pheochromocytoma followed by an extensive retroperitoneal hematoma and hypovolemic shock. The correct diagnostic assessment determined the adequate surgical approach and a favorable outcome for the patient.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Language: En Journal: Int. braz. j. urol Journal subject: UROLOGIA Year: 2003 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: Brazil
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Language: En Journal: Int. braz. j. urol Journal subject: UROLOGIA Year: 2003 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: Brazil