Coexistence of pheochromocytoma and renal artery stenosis in a pediatric patient with hypertension

Pheochromocytoma and renal artery stenosis are surgically treatable causes of hypertension. Although rare, the coexistence of pheochromocytoma and renal artery stenosis has been described in case reports. Common pathophysiological mechanisms other than extrinsic compression may be involved in this a...

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Published in:	Portuguese journal of nephrology & hypertension Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 78 - 82
Main Authors:	Serras, Inês, Baptista, Rute Baeta, Francisco, Telma, Casimiro, Anaxore, Lito, David, Alves, Rui, Abranches, Margarida
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Portuguese
Published:	Sociedade Portuguesa de Nefrologia 01-03-2018
Subjects:	UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY renal artery stenosis pheochromocytoma posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome Child hypertension
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Summary:	Pheochromocytoma and renal artery stenosis are surgically treatable causes of hypertension. Although rare, the coexistence of pheochromocytoma and renal artery stenosis has been described in case reports. Common pathophysiological mechanisms other than extrinsic compression may be involved in this association, such as catecholamine-induced vasospasm. The early recognition of the association of pheochromocytoma with renal artery stenosis is essential for appropriate treatment planning. We present the case of a previously healthy tenyear-old boy who presented with hypertensive encephalopathy, tachycardia and diaphoresis. Hypertension was found to be secondary to a catecholamine-producing tumor associated with coexisting renal artery stenosis. Hypertension resolved a few months after successful pheochromocytoma excision, without renal artery revascularization
ISSN:	0872-0169