Notes in 04_Phaeochromacytoma

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Phaeochromocytoma}} is {{c1::a chromaffin cell tumour of the adrenal gland that secretes excessive amounts of adrenaline}}.
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Phaeochromocytoma}} is familial chromaffin cell tumour which is associated with {{c1::multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Phaeochromacytoma}} {{c1::Episodic pattern}}{{c1::Anxiety}} {{c1::Sweating}} {{c1::Headache}} {{c1::Hypertension}} {{c1::Palpita…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c2::Phaeochromacytoma}} is via {{c1::24 hour urine catecholamines}} and {{c1::Plasma free metanephrines}}
Published	02/10/2024	In Phaeochromacytoma, Why do we measure urine catcholamines instead of serum catcholamines?{{c1::Measuring serum catecholamines is unre…
Published	02/10/2024	In Phaeochromacytoma, Why do we measure metanephrines instead of adrenaline?{{c1::Adrenaline has a short half life of only a few minutes in …
Published	02/10/2024	First-line treatment of Phaeochromacytoma is: {{c1::Alpha blockers (i.e. phenoxybenzamine)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line treatment of Phaeochromacytoma is: {{c1::Beta blockers once established on alpha blockers}}
Published	02/10/2024	Definitive treatment of Phaeochromacytoma is: {{c1::Adrenalectomy}}
Published	02/10/2024	When suspecting Phaeochromocytoma, you should perform a {{c1::Thyroid function test}} to rule out hyperthyroidism
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