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Hemorrhagic shock due to spontaneous rupture of adrenal pheochromocytoma.
Bittencourt, José A; Averbeck, Márcio A; Schmitz, Herbert J.
Affiliation
  • Bittencourt JA; Division of General Surgery, Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Int Braz J Urol ; 29(5): 428-30; discussion 430, 2003.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15745588
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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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE 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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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Int Braz J Urol Journal subject: UROLOGIA Year: 2003 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: Brazil