Value of systemic hormonal unloading in pheochromocytoma

Author: Florence Rochelle C GAN ¹ ; Ma. Felisse S GOMEZ ¹ ; Leilani B MERCADO-ASIS ²
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1. Section of Endocrinology Department of Internal Medicine, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
2. Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Secondary hypertension; Systemic hormonal unloading
MeSH: Pheochromocytoma; Adrenalectomy; Quality of life
From: Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2019;3(2):336-341
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Systemic unloading of adrenaline improves blood pressure (BP), but the effect on quality of life is not emphasized. This report aims to examine the outcome of systemic hormonal unloading through unilateral adrenalectomy in three pheochromocytoma cases.
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