Pheochromocytoma with Thrombus in a 47-Year-Old Woman
Author Information
Author(s): Hou Runhua, Leathersich Ann M, Ruud Brenda Temke
Primary Institution: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Hypothesis
The association of pheochromocytoma and thrombosis is rare but may complicate management and increase morbidity and mortality.
Conclusion
Pheochromocytoma can present with rare complications such as arterial and intracardiac thrombus, and early recognition is crucial for better outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had significantly elevated levels of plasma and urine catecholamines.
- After surgery, the patient's symptoms resolved and laboratory values returned to normal.
- The intracardiac mass disappeared with anticoagulation treatment.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare tumor that caused blood clots in her heart and arm, but after treatment, she felt much better.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies, laboratory tests, and surgical resection of the tumor.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
47-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of hypertension.
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