Pheochromocytoma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1: a clinical case

Abstract

A clinical case of pheochromocytoma in combination with neurofibromatosis type 1 is presented in a man admitted to the cardiology department with acute coronary syndrome on the background of hypertensive crisis. The crisis was complicated by myocardial ischemia, myeloid leukemoid reaction, hyperglycemia and acute renal damage. Pheochromocytoma was verified by blood metabolites of catecholamines test and histological method. Surgical adrenalectomy was performed.

Keywords

• pheochromocytoma
• neurofibromatosis type 1
• hypertensive crisis