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What the hell is it?

Increased catecholamene release

Sx?

Paroxysmal or sustained HTN


Diaphoresis


Hyperglycemia


HA


Tremor


Tachy


Weight loss

Labs

TSH normal


* Look for Metarephrine level : > 1.4


OR


Assay of urine chatecholamines


CT of adrenals Will usually show a tumor

Tx

Tumor removal


Alpha Adrenergic meds


Phentolamine IV or Phenoxybenzamine PO Watch for hypotension as the catecholamines wear off


Adrenal Insufficiency