Korean J Med > Volume 74(1); 2008 > Article
The Korean Journal of Medicine 2008;74(1):189-193.
A case of pheochromocytoma presenting as massive hemoptysis
Jong Sun Park, Ina Jeong, Hye-Ryoun Kim, Joo-Won Min, Sang-Man Jin, Young-Soo Shim, Jae-Joon Yim
경희대학교 의과대학 순환기내과학교실
증례 : 대량 객혈로 발견된 갈색세포종 1예
박종선, 정인아, 김혜련, 민주원, 진상만, 심영수, 임재준
Abstract
Hemoptysis can occur in various conditions, but is mostly seen in lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and lung cancer. However, there are some uncommon conditions that can cause hemoptysis. Several reports have suggested that patients with pheochromocytoma can present with hemoptysis. Until now, there has been no report in South Korea of a patient with pheochromocytoma initially presenting with massive hemoptysis. We report the case of a 22-year-old male patient with massive hemoptysis and circulatory collapse, who was subsequently diagnosed as having a pheochromocytoma. This case suggests that clinicians should be aware of the possibility of pheochromocytoma in patients who have hemoptysis, but no history of previous lung disease.
Key Words: Hemoptysis, Pheochromocytoma, Catecholamine


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