Emergency management of phaeochromocytoma

Solomon, A.; Bouloux, P.

Acute Medicine 4(3): 99-104

2005


ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4884
PMID: 21655528
Document Number: 12392
Phaeochromocytomas are catecholamine secreting tumours associated with unpredictable patterns of hypertension. A variety of forms of investigation are available for detecting hypersecretion of catecholamines or their metabolites. Recent developments in the biochemical diagnosis, localisation and management of phaeochromocytoma and its associated crisis are reviewed.

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Emergency management of phaeochromocytoma