Pheochromocytoma--a rare cause of hypermagnesemia.
A case of hypermagnesemia associated with pheochromocytoma is described. A further increase in serum Mg was observed with initiation of beta-blocking therapy. Unilateral adrenalectomy normalized serum Mg levels.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D000315:Adrenalectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011433:Propranolol; D008274:Magnesium