Reversible hypertensive retinopathy in a child with bilateral pheochromocytoma after tumor resection

Authors
Chen, TY Liang, CD Shieh, CS Ko, SF Kao, ML
Citation
Ty. Chen et al., Reversible hypertensive retinopathy in a child with bilateral pheochromocytoma after tumor resection, J FORMOS ME, 99(12), 2000, pp. 945-947
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
09296646 → ACNP
Volume
99
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
945 - 947
Database
ISI
SICI code
0929-6646(200012)99:12<945:RHRIAC>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Pheochromocytoma is very rare in children. We report a case of bilateral ph eochromocytoma in a 12-year-old boy who had blurred vision due to hypertens ive retinopathy. Abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography revealed bila teral suprarenal tumors. Resection of the bilateral tumors along with right total and left subtotal adrenalectomy were performed. Blood pressure and v isual acuity returned to normal after surgery.