title: Hemorrhagic shock due to spontaneous rupture of adrenal pheochromocytoma.
abstract: The spontaneous rupture of an adrenal pheochromocytoma is an extremely rare event; however, it is potentially fatal. We report a case of spontaneous rupture of pheochromocytoma followed by an extensive retroperitoneal hematoma and hypovolemic shock. The correct diagnostic assessment determined the adequate surgical approach and a favorable outcome for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Surgery, Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: José A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bittencourt
authors.forename: Márcio A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Averbeck
authors.forename: Herbert J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Schmitz