SAQ 174 – Hypertension – suspected phaeochromocytoma

A 65-year-old man presents with headache, BP 255/150 mmHg, HR 90/min, and temperature 37 C. There was no preceding trauma.

Other than phaeochromocytoma and idiopathic hypertension, list six (6) likely underlying causes of his hypertension.

(Marked out of 6.0)

/ 6

List three (3) drugs in your preferred regimen for suspected phaeochromocytoma-associated hypertension.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

List three (3) investigations that may assist confirmation of phaeochromocytoma.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

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