Answer
Handling the tumour can release catecholamines and cause sudden severe hypertension. Phentolamine blocks alpha receptors to reduce catecholamine-driven blood-vessel constriction.
Sources for this answer
- Phentolamine mesilate 10 mg/ ml Solution for Injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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