A 50-year-old man has an incidental finding of a 3 cm adrenal mass on CT scan. His blood pressure is 170/100 mmHg, with episodes of palpitations and h...

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A 50-year-old man has an incidental finding of a 3 cm adrenal mass on CT scan. His blood pressure is 170/100 mmHg, with episodes of palpitations and headaches. Biochemical tests show elevated plasma metanephrines. What is the next best step in management?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-blockade followed by beta-blockade and surgical resection

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Start a beta-blocker

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Surgical resection without further therapy

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MRI spine

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Watchful waiting

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pheochromocytoma

A 50-year-old man has an incidental finding of a 3 cm adrenal mass on CT scan. His blood pressure is 170/100 mmHg, with episodes of palpitations and headaches. Biochemical tests show elevated plasma metanephrines. What is the next best step in management?