Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Diabetes Insipidus.
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2013-11
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Background: Pheochromocytomas are catecholamine producing tumors that classically
present with the triad of sweating, palpitations and headache. Case characteristics: 9-
year-old boy whose only presenting complaints were polyuria and polydipsia for 2 years.
Observation: Routine measurement of blood pressure detected mild hypertension, and
subsequent investigations revealed bilateral pheochromocytoma. Outcome: Surgical
removal of the tumors resulted in complete resolution of polyuria and polydipsia. Message:
The case highlights the importance of measuring BP for children as part of physical
examination.
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Diabetes insipidus, Pheochromocytoma, Polydipsia, Polyuria
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Jain Vandana, Yadav Jaivinder, Satapathy Amit Kumar. Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Diabetes Insipidus. Indian Pediatrics. 2013 November; 50(11): 1056-1057.