Perioperative management of paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas

Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors, characterized by a high morbidity rate due to catecholamine excess. These high levels are independent of physiologic stressors. For the diagnosis, a biochemical workup is paramount. The most widely used are plasma-free metanephrine...

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Main Authors: Magdalena Fermandois, Jaime Altamirano, Felipe Rojas, Cristóbal Román, Iván Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medwave Estudios Limitada 2020-03-01
Series:Medwave
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Online Access:https://www.medwave.cl/link.cgi/Medwave/PuestaDia/Practica/7830.act