title: Failure to diagnose phaeochromocytoma preoperatively: a case report and review of diagnostic criteria.
abstract: We present a case in which phaeochromocytoma was not diagnosed preoperatively despite extensive investigation. There was significant haemodynamic instability during surgery. We review current diagnostic criteria with a view to reducing such a risk in future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Nottingham University Hospitals, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK.
authors.forename: Ileana
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Antonopoulou
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heining