Secondary hypertension: An update on the diagnosis and localisation of a pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma
South African Family Practice
Field | Value | |
Title | Secondary hypertension: An update on the diagnosis and localisation of a pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma | |
Creator | Siddiqui, Nida Daya, Reyna Seedat, Faheem Bulbulia, Saajidah Bayat, Zaheer | |
Description | 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. | |
Publisher | AOSIS | |
Date | 2021-07-14 | |
Identifier | 10.4102/safp.v63i1.5277 | |
Source | South African Family Practice; Vol 63, No 1 (2021): Part 3; 6 pages 2078-6204 2078-6190 | |
Language | eng | |
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