Abstract
Background
A pheochromocytoma-induced tako-tsubo syndrome is a life-threatening complication
of the rare endocrinological disease. The association between the two syndromes is
known, though seldom reported in literature, but the categorization is still debated.
Case Report
In this article, we provide two examples of clinical presentation of this rare condition,
its diagnosis using point-of-care ultrasound, its management in the emergency department,
and finally, a literature review.
Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This?
In case of a tako-tsubo syndrome-like myocardial dysfunction in a patient with unknown
medical history, or recorded hypertensive or tachycardic peaks, a point-of-care ultrasound
scan extended to the kidneys could help evaluate for a reversible underlying trigger
cause such as pheochromocytoma.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 02, 2022
Accepted:
April 23,
2022
Received in revised form:
April 2,
2022
Received:
January 18,
2022
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