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Table 1 Features of previously reported pheochromocytomas complicated by intra-peritoneal hemorrhage

From: Spontaneous adrenal pheochromocytoma rupture complicated by intraperitoneal hemorrhage and shock

 

Pt

Symptoms

Dx

Known

Intervention

Outcome

Hanna 2010

38M

Shock, abdominal pain

No

Emergent exploration

alive

Li 2009

50M

HTN, abdominal pain, palpable mass

No

Delayed exploration

alive

Chan 2003

35F

abdominal pain

No

Emergent exploration

dead

Lee 1987

31M

abdominal pain, orthostasis

No

Emergent exploration

alive

Greatorex 1984

46M

HTN, CP, palpitation, HA, emesis, tachychardia

No

Emergent exploration

alive

Wenisch 1982

62F

abdominal pain, nausea, palpable mass

No

Emergent exploration

alive

Bednarski 1981

69M

abdominal pain, dyspnea

No

None

dead

van Royen 1978

53M

HTN, abdominal pain, palpable mass, bronchospasm

No

None

dead

Van Way 1976

76F

HTN, abdominal pain

Yes

Emergent exploration

alive

Gielchinsky 1972

36M

abdominal pain, peritonitis

Yes

Delayed exploration

alive

Cahill 1944

53F

abdominal pain

No

Emergent exploration

dead

 

61

shock, sudden death

No

None

dead

  1. A summary of the 11 previously described cases of ruptured pheochromocytoma with free intraperitoneal hemorrhage including the present case. The relevant symptoms on presentation, timing of operative intervention and outcome are summarized.