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Pheochromocytoma possibility
I was recently advised pheochromocytoma plasma and 24hr urine test. The report is enclosed. My current doctor suspected pheochromocytoma based on my symptoms of hypertension which was resistant to many of the hypertension drugs administered in the past 4 years. Coincidentally I was also diagnosed with anxiety disorder accompanying chronic panic attacks multiple times of day in the same year. The anti-anxiety medications and therapy also didn't help much in reducing my anxiety and panic attacks. I also have a history of depressive episode 15 years back. The depressive episode relapsed in the last 1 year because of my uncontrollable anxiety and panic attacks. My current medications are venloxafine Chlordiazepoxide Clomipramine and clonazepam as sos medication. For hypertension I have been prescribed Nexovas 50 Telista 40 and Minipress xl 2.5. Have been advised for imaging at Tata Cancer Center in Mumbai. Can it be pheochromocytoma based on the report?
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Yes definitely needs imaging. Symptoms and reports are pointing towards pheochromocytoma. CECT abdomen will ne required to look for adrenal mass. If disease is restricted to adrenals , surgery will be required after adequately controlling BP with antihypertensive specially alpha adrenergic blockers
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