Pheochromocytoma

• Pheochromocytoma

  Stimulates hypersecretion of catecholamines (epi and norepi)
• Pheochromocytoma 


  Malignant Hypertension
• Pheochromocytoma

  SNS Overactivity = Five Hs

  • hypertension
  • headache
  • hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • hypermetabolism
  • hyperglycemia
• Pheochromocytoma

  DX: Vanillylmandelic Acid Test (VMA Test)

  • requires a 24-hour urine specimen
• Pheochromocytoma

  Management:

  • Diet: High fiber - to prevent constipation
  • Monitor BP
  • DOC: Phentolamine (Regintine)
• Pheochromocytoma 


  A tumor that originates from the adrenal medulla.
• Pheochromocytoma

  Surgery: Adrenalectomy