J Emerg Med
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Review Case Reports
Adrenal pheochromocytoma presenting with persistent abdominal and flank pain.
Pheochromocytoma is classically associated with paroxysms of headache and hypertension. Its presentation, however, may be more varied and subtle. ⋯ A right adrenal pheochromocytoma was diagnosed and subsequently removed. The pertinent literature is discussed.
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This article is the second of two parts outlining the objectives for resident rotations in intensive care units. It is part of a larger continuing series on the goals and objectives to direct the training of emergency medicine residents on off-service rotations. ⋯ Critical care medicine is a natural continuum of emergency medicine, and provides the resident with the ability to follow the natural progression of seriously ill patients, as well as build confidence and experience in caring for the critically ill and injured. These objectives are designed to help focus the resident's reading and study during the rotation.
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This is a case presentation of acute delirium in a previously healthy man. It was originally discussed during Morbidity and Mortality Conference at The George Washington, Georgetown Residency Program in Emergency Medicine, December 1989.