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Pheochromocytoma, Cody Plapp

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

• Pheochromocytoma presents with unusual symptomology and can remain difficult to diagnose. Early detection is paramount along with pre-surgical pharmacological intervention for best outcomes. Decrease manipulation of tumor to avoid additional secretion of catecholamine (Chung et al., 2018). From an anesthesia perspective, pheochromocytomas in patients presents a severe risk to the preservation of life pre, intra, and post-operatively. It remains necessary to prevent hemodynamic instability and to prevent administration of drugs which may elicit hemodynamic instability, since prolonged hemodynamic instability may lead to loss of life or chronic disability (Sonntagbauer et al., 2018).

Pheochromocytoma And Paraganglioma, Christopher Foltz

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are rare, possibly malignant, catecholamine secreting tumors. These tumors arise from the adrenal medulla and extra-adrenal sites, with reports of 80-85% and 15-20% respectively. The expanding field of genetics is contributing valuable information in recent years in regards to pathogenesis, and identifying patients with increased risk of occurrence. If found, prompt treatment- and usually surgical resection, is advised.