Phaeochromocytoma in a footballer.
A young footballer with phaeochromocytoma showed classical exercise-induced symptoms. Noradrenergic clincial phenomena suggested an extra-adrenal site. The usefulness of urine metabolite estimation and of localizing procedures and the importance of preoperative alpha and beta blockade are stressed. Nitroprusside was used successfully to control hypertension during surgery. Unexplained fever after operation is reported.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma; D012916:Soccer; D013177:Sports; D013178:Sports Medicine