Zuber SM, Kantorovich V, Pacak K. Hypertension in pheochromocytoma: characteristics and treatment.
Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2011;
40:295-311, vii. [PMID:
21565668 PMCID:
PMC3094542 DOI:
10.1016/j.ecl.2011.02.002]
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Abstract
Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla and sympathetic paraganglia, which synthesizes and secretes catecholamines. Norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine all act on their target receptors, which causes a physiologic change in the body. High circulating levels of catecholamines can lead to severe hypertension and can have devastating effects on multiple body systems (eg, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular), and can lead to death if untreated. Although surgical treatment represents the only modality of ultimate cure, pharmacologic preoperative treatment remains the mainstay of successful outcome.
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