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Phaeochromocytoma — PARA MCQ

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HardGeneral Medicine - EndocrinologyPhaeochromocytomaPARA

A 52-year-old woman has episodic headache, sweating and palpitations. Blood pressure is 210/116 mmHg during attacks and plasma metanephrines are raised. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: EPhaeochromocytoma

Paroxysmal hypertension with headache, sweating, palpitations and raised metanephrines suggests phaeochromocytoma.

Reference: NICE CKS: Hypertension; Endocrine Society phaeochromocytoma guidance