Case Reports, PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA WITH NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TYPE 1

Abstract

Patients with early onset hypertension should be evaluated  for secondary causes so that the underlying pathology can be  ruled out effectively, we present a case of 25 years old female having pheochromocytoma with neurofibromatosis type 1. The patient presented in OPD with complaint of episodic hypertension with palpitations and tremors for 7 months, patient had this problem for almost 6 to 7 years. Patient was admitted in hospital, examination and initial workup was done leading to a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Patient’s episodic complaint was treated with anti- hypertensive medications.