TY - JOUR

T1 - Pheochromocytoma induced cardiomyopathy in a young man

T2 - a case report

AU - Zörner, Christopher Ryan

AU - Dixen, Ulrik

AU - Toft, Birgitte Grønkær

AU - Ynddal, Mie Skjøttgaard

AU - Sommer, Peter

AU - Hove, Jens Dahlgaard

AU - Frydland, Martin Steen

PY - 2021

Y1 - 2021

N2 - Pheochromocytoma is a tumor arising from the adrenal medulla, most frequent benign and, due to the excretion of catecholamines, a rare cause of hypertension. The diagnosis of pheochromocytoma can be challenging because of its episodic nature, unspecific symptoms and rarity. Consequently, treatment can be delayed with serious consequences for the patient. We present a case report regarding a young man with episodes of severe hypertension over a period of at least 9 years. Ultimately, with a possible trigger effect from the intake of multiple energy drinks, the patient presented with severe hypertension, symptoms mimicking acute coronary syndrome, abnormal laboratory parameters and echocardiography suggestive of severe cardiomyopathy. The patient's pheochromocytoma was incidentally identified in a computed tomography scan during the initial workup. Although a rare condition, pheochromocytoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis, especially in young patients presenting with unexplained hypertension, chest pain and cardiac dysfunction.

AB - Pheochromocytoma is a tumor arising from the adrenal medulla, most frequent benign and, due to the excretion of catecholamines, a rare cause of hypertension. The diagnosis of pheochromocytoma can be challenging because of its episodic nature, unspecific symptoms and rarity. Consequently, treatment can be delayed with serious consequences for the patient. We present a case report regarding a young man with episodes of severe hypertension over a period of at least 9 years. Ultimately, with a possible trigger effect from the intake of multiple energy drinks, the patient presented with severe hypertension, symptoms mimicking acute coronary syndrome, abnormal laboratory parameters and echocardiography suggestive of severe cardiomyopathy. The patient's pheochromocytoma was incidentally identified in a computed tomography scan during the initial workup. Although a rare condition, pheochromocytoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis, especially in young patients presenting with unexplained hypertension, chest pain and cardiac dysfunction.

U2 - 10.1093/omcr/omaa128

DO - 10.1093/omcr/omaa128

M3 - Journal article

C2 - 33542830

VL - 2021

SP - 30

EP - 33

JO - Oxford Medical Case Reports

JF - Oxford Medical Case Reports

SN - 2053-8855

IS - 1

ER -