Possible mechanism of hypoglycemia following removal of pheochromocytoma.
The fourth reported case of hypoglycemia following removal of a pheochromocytoma is described. The interrelationships between alpha and beta-adrenergic activity and insulin release are reviewed. Preoperative alpha blockade without concomitant beta blockade may predispose to hypoglycemia following tumor removal.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D002395:Catecholamines / Q000378:metabolism; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D007328:Insulin / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010643:Phenoxybenzamine / Q000009:adverse effects; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors
D002395:Catecholamines; D007328:Insulin; D010643:Phenoxybenzamine