Secondary amenorrhoea due to pheochromocytoma: a case report
2008
Secondary Amenorrhoea Due to Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Wakil Ammar, Atkin Stephen
Primary Institution: Diabetes Centre, Hull Royal Infirmary
Hypothesis
Can pheochromocytoma cause secondary amenorrhoea?
Conclusion
Pheochromocytoma is a rare cause of secondary amenorrhoea.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of secondary amenorrhoea for 18 months.
- Investigations revealed an incidental left adrenal mass and excess secretion of norepinephrine.
- Treatment with phenoxybenzamine led to the resumption of regular menstrual periods.
Takeaway
A woman stopped having her periods because of a rare tumor on her adrenal gland, but after treatment, her periods came back.
Methodology
The case involved a detailed medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging studies, and treatment with phenoxybenzamine followed by surgery.
Limitations
The findings are based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 35-year-old white Caucasian nulliparous female.
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