1. Secondary hypertension: An update on the diagnosis and localisation of a pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.
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Siddiqui, Nida, Daya, Reyna, Seedat, Faheem, Bulbulia, Saajidah, and Bayat, Zaheer
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HYPERTENSION , *ENDOCRINE diseases , *ADRENALINE , *NORADRENALINE , *GENETIC testing , *PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA , *MEDICAL referrals , *PARAGANGLIOMA , *OXIDOREDUCTASES , *EARLY diagnosis , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
Most cases of hypertension are because of essential hypertension, however 5% -- 15% of cases can be a result of a secondary cause. In this article, we focus on the endocrine causes of secondary hypertension with a particular focus on pheochromocytomas (PCCs) and paragangliomas (PGLs). Around 15 endocrine disorders can initially present with hypertension. Amongst those PCCs and PGLs are rare but potentially life-threatening causes. An early diagnosis and timely referral can be life-saving. Herein, we present an approach for screening and diagnosis of these patients and focus on the importance of genetic testing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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