Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Jul 1996
Case Reports[Pheochromocytoma with hemorrhagic necrosis and rupture with symptoms of acute abdomen and shock].
A case of a pheochromocytoma with haemorrhagic necrosis resulting in signs of acute abdomen with shock is reported. Diagnosis of a ruptured adrenal tumor was made by CT scanning. ⋯ The patient made uneventful recovery and is asymptomatic 2 years after surgery. Ruptured pheochromocytoma as a cause of abdominal emergency is discussed in view of the existing literature.