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Pheochromocytoma presenting with chest pain, heart failure and elevated pancreatic enzymes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pheochromocytoma can present with various clinical manifestations and potentially mislead physicians by mimicking other conditions. Here we report a patient presenting with acute chest pain, de Winter electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, and elevated troponin I; the patient was initially diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, but coronary angiography revealed no significant stenosis. He experienced heart failure symptoms with elevated serum amylase, lipase, and catecholamines. Further examination confirmed the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, the patient later underwent tumor resection and recovered well. This case highlights the importance of rapid recognition and management of pheochromocytoma.

Source: Oxford Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omae202

Authors: Qinglang Li, Shiyao Cheng, Zhichong Chen, Xi Hong, Biyao Wang, Mao Ouyang

Institutions: Sun Yat-sen University, Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,103