Intestinal presentation of phaeochromocytoma. A case report.
An unusual case of a patient with a phaeochromocytoma presenting with colitis is reported. A review of published reports showed a high mortality rate in patients with phaeochromocytoma complicated by intestinal disease. The importance of pre-operative preparation with alpha-adrenergic blockers and removal of the tumour for the disappearance of intestinal symptoms is emphasised.
Department of Surgery, Hillbrow Hospital, Johannesburg.
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D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D003092:Colitis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000150:complications*