Pheochromocytoma Presenting with Upper GI Symptoms: A Case Report
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چکیده
Pheochromocytomas are rare tumours originating in chromaffin cells, representing 0.1–1% of all secondary hypertension cases.1 A case pheochromocytoma a 34 year old male presenting with unusual symptoms abdominal discomfort and vomiting is presented. He has been generally well the past but started feeling excessively tired for last 4 years had dyspepsia off on. On presentation his blood pressure was 240/120 mmHg, heart rate 130bpm. There no neurological deficit rest physical examination normal. Fundoscopic revealed copper wiring AV nipping hemorrhages or papilledema.The aim this report to emphasize importance causes keep mind pheochromocytoma. Keywords: Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pheochromocytoma, Tumors
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عنوان ژورنال: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1996-7195']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023172268