Brief communication: radiographic contrast infusion and catecholamine release in patients with pheochromocytoma.

Volume: 150, Issue: 1, Pages: 27 - 32
Published: Jan 6, 2009
Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) is used to localize pheochromocytoma once it has been biochemically diagnosed. Noncontrast CT has high sensitivity (approximately 90%) in various types of pheochromocytoma, and contrast can increase both the sensitivity and specificity of CT (1). It is commonly believed that the contrast media used for CT can induce hypertensive crisis in patients with pheochromocytoma. Reports of complications (such as hypertensive...
Paper Details
Title
Brief communication: radiographic contrast infusion and catecholamine release in patients with pheochromocytoma.
Published Date
Jan 6, 2009
Volume
150
Issue
1
Pages
27 - 32
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