A case of "silent" pheochromocytoma presenting as spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma
Pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland can be the cause of massive and lethal retroperitoneal haemorrhage presenting as acute abdomen. Here we report a case of retroperitoneal hematoma, with concomitant peritoneal spillage, due to the spontaneous rupture of a silent pheochromocytoma. The main clinica...
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Published in | Annali italiani di chirurgia Vol. 71; no. 6; p. 735 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Italy
01.11.2000
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Summary: | Pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland can be the cause of massive and lethal retroperitoneal haemorrhage presenting as acute abdomen. Here we report a case of retroperitoneal hematoma, with concomitant peritoneal spillage, due to the spontaneous rupture of a silent pheochromocytoma. The main clinical findings of this disease will be described. Therapy and prognosis will be also discussed. |
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ISSN: | 0003-469X |