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Pseudo-pheochromocytoma due to obstructive sleep apnea: a case report.

Aria JazdareheeSawyer Huget-PennerMonika Pawlowska
Published in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports (2022)
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition among adults. OSA may rarely present as pseudo-pheochromocytoma with symptoms of pallor, palpitations, perspiration, headache, or anxiety. OSA should be considered on the differential of elevated urine catecholamines and metanephrines, especially in patients with negative metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scan results.
Keyphrases
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • positive airway pressure
  • sleep apnea
  • sleep quality
  • computed tomography
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • physical activity