AN INTERESTING CASE OF SECONDARY HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSED AS PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA

Dr. G. Dheeraj Kumar, Dr. V. Ramkamladhar, Dr. B. Sai Surya Teja, Dr. K. Ravinder Reddy* and Dr. A. Thanmayi

ABSTRACT

Pheochromocytomas are rare tumors arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. The clinical features result from excessive secretion of catecholamines. These tumors can be benign or malignant and are frequently associated with familial syndromes like neurofibromatosis type 1, multiple endocrine neoplasia type II, and Von-Hippel Lindau disease. In addition, sporadic pheochromocytomas are among the most frequently overlooked causes of secondary hypertension. Here, we delineate the presentation and imaging observations of a 45-year-old female patient where we diagnosed her with pheochromocytoma while evaluating for secondary hypertension.

Keywords: Pheochromocytoma, Chromaffin cells, Adrenal tumor, ZELLBALLEN appearance.