The Indian Anaesthetists' Forum (May 2010)

Anaesthetic Management of Pheochromocytoma with Dilated Cardiomyopathy-A Case Report

  • Nandita Kad,
  • Sarla Hooda,
  • Jagdish Dureja,
  • Shashi Kiran,
  • Dinesh Singla,
  • Jatin Lal,
  • Anil Thakur

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 11
p. 1

Abstract

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Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine secreting tumour arising from chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla or in the extra adrenal sites. They may produce receptor mediated effect on myocardium causing pressure induced cardiomyopathy leading to left ventricle dilatation, hypokinesia and eventually cardiac failure. Anaesthetic management of a patient with pheochromocytoma and dilated cardiomyopathy posted for open adrenalectomy using proseal laryngeal mask is reported.

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