Six cases of phaeochromocytoma with unusual clinical manifestations.

The urine on admission contained much albumin with moderate numbers of red and white blood cells, and a few hyaline and granular casts in the centrifuged deposit. These abnormalities decreased, and by October 19 the urine was normal. The blood urea on admission was 82 mg./ 100 ml. and two days later 85 mg., but it fell to 29 mg. by October 19. Excretory urography was then normal. The patient steadily improved, being discharged home on OGtober 22 symptom-free, the blood-pressure having fallen to 180/110. He was seen periodically in the out-patient department, and remained symptom-free. On January 22, 1960, the B.P. was 200/120 and urinalysis revealed a trace of albumin. The blood urea was 30 mg./100 ml.; Hb 100%'. On February 27 he was readmitted complaining of frontal headache, recent deterioration in vision, and the passing of very little urine for several days. He complained of cold-