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What the hell is it? |
Increased catecholamene release |
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Sx? |
Paroxysmal or sustained HTN Diaphoresis Hyperglycemia HA Tremor Tachy Weight loss |
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Labs |
TSH normal * Look for Metarephrine level : > 1.4 OR Assay of urine chatecholamines CT of adrenals Will usually show a tumor |
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Tx |
Tumor removal Alpha Adrenergic meds Phentolamine IV or Phenoxybenzamine PO Watch for hypotension as the catecholamines wear off Adrenal Insufficiency |