we report the case of a 65 year old man with recent onset of insulin requiring diabetes mellitus, frequent attacks of anginal chest pain, paroxysmal hypertension poorly controlled with three medications, hyperlipidemia, and mild renal insufficiency. the patient was found to have pheochromocytoma of the left adrenal gland, resection of which resulted in total resolution of diabetes, hypertension...

The diagnosis of chest pain is not always due to a cardiac cause such as myocardial infarction. In fact, non-cardiac causes may present with similar signs and symptoms. This article delves into the differential using an anatomical approach describes how thorough history, physical examination well specific tests are required confirm each diagnosis.