A case of pheochromocytoma crisis misdiagnosed as severe viral myocarditis
10.3760/cma.j.cn441217-20240813-00810
- VernacularTitle:嗜铬细胞瘤危象误诊为重症病毒性心肌炎1例
- Author:
Yafen JIANG
1
;
Zhong ZHONG
;
Yan XU
;
Fengxian HUANG
;
Lijuan XU
;
Chengqiang MO
;
Qiao HE
;
Song YANG
;
Jianbo LI
Author Information
1. 中山大学附属第一医院肾内科 国家卫生健康委员会肾脏病临床研究重点实验室（中山大学）广东省肾脏病重点实验室，广州 510080
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Catecholamines;
Myocarditis;
Acute kidney injury;
Pheochromocytoma
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nephrology
2025;41(9):687-690
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumor that produces catecholamines, leading to elevated blood pressure and metabolic changes in patients. It can result in serious complications affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels, potentially becoming a primary cause of death. Most pheochromocytoma patients present with atypical symptoms, making misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis common. This article reports a case of pheochromocytoma crisis misdiagnosed as severe viral myocarditis and includes a review of the relevant literature.
