Adrenal pheochromocytoma presenting with persistent abdominal and flank pain.
Pheochromocytoma is classically associated with paroxysms of headache and hypertension. Its presentation, however, may be more varied and subtle. We present a case of an adolescent female who complained of right upper quadrant and flank pain. A right adrenal pheochromocytoma was diagnosed and subsequently removed. The pertinent literature is discussed.
Counselman
F L
FL
Department of Emergency Medicine, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine.
Brenner
C J
CJ
Brenner
D W
DW
D000293:Adolescent; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography