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ArticleOxford medical case reports2021

Pheochromocytoma induced cardiomyopathy in a young man: a case report.

Christopher Ryan Zörner, Ulrik Dixen, Birgitte Grønkær Toft, Mie Skjøttgaard Ynddal, Peter Sommer, Jens Dahlgaard Hove, Martin Steen Frydland

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Article in Oxford medical case reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Christopher Ryan ZörnerDepartment of Cardiology, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0002-8374-4202
Ulrik DixenDepartment of Cardiology, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Birgitte Grønkær ToftDepartment of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mie Skjøttgaard YnddalDepartment of Urology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Peter SommerDepartment of Urology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jens Dahlgaard HoveDepartment of Cardiology, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Martin Steen FrydlandDepartment of Cardiology, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Hvidovre Hospital · DKRigshospitalet · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma is a tumor arising from the adrenal medulla, most frequent benign and, due to the excretion of catecholamines, a rare cause of hypertension. The diagnosis of pheochromocytoma can be challenging because of its episodic nature, unspecific symptoms and rarity. Consequently, treatment can be delayed with serious consequences for the patient. We present a case report regarding a young man with episodes of severe hypertension over a period of at least 9 years. Ultimately, with a possible trigger effect from the intake of multiple energy drinks, the patient presented with severe hypertension, symptoms mimicking acute coronary syndrome, abnormal laboratory parameters and echocardiography suggestive of severe cardiomyopathy. The patient's pheochromocytoma was incidentally identified in a computed tomography scan during the initial workup. Although a rare condition, pheochromocytoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis, especially in young patients presenting with unexplained hypertension, chest pain and cardiac dysfunction.

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PMCPMC7846195
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