[A case of pheochromocytoma detected by hypertensive crisis immediately after drip infusion urography]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 1999 May;45(5):331-3.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We report a rare case of a 60-year-old man with a pheochromocytoma detected by a hypertensive crisis immediately after drip infusion urography. The patient initially consulted our hospital complaining of dysuria. He underwent a drip infusion urography and experienced a hypertensive crisis. The next day he was diagnosed with paralytic ileus. An endocrinological examination, abdominal computed tomography and 123I-metaiodobenzyl-guanidine scintigraphy revealed a pheochromocytoma. The tumor mass was removed, and immediately his blood pressure became normal and the paralytic ileus improved; however, temporary postoperative hypoglycemia was seen. Frequent monitoring of his blood glucose and the administration of an appropriate solution of dextrose, both during and after the operation, were recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Glucose / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / etiology*
  • Hypoglycemia / therapy
  • Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / etiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Perioperative Care
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnosis*
  • Pheochromocytoma / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Urography / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Glucose