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 inAnnali italiani di chirurgia Vol. 71; no. 6; p. 735
Main Authors Gullà, N, Patriti, A, Capitanucci, L, Fabbri, B, Tristaino, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.11.2000
Subjects
Abdomen, Acute - etiology
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - complications
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Hematoma - complications
Hematoma - etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pheochromocytoma - complications
Pheochromocytoma - diagnosis
Pheochromocytoma - therapy
Prognosis
Retroperitoneal Space
Rupture, Spontaneous
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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.
ISSN:0003-469X