Sustained Hypertension due to Pheochromocytoma

Report of Case Cured by Removal of Tumor

SMITH, HUGH P. JR. M.D.
LOGUE, R. BRUCE M.D.
BEARD, DONALD E. M.D.

From the Departments of Medicine and Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University, Georgia.

Circulation 1(3):p 454-461, March 1950.

Report of a case of sustained arterial hypertension due to an adrenal medullary tumor, excision of which resulted in return of the blood pressure to normal levels and relief of all symptoms. A brief discussion of the symptoms and signs and several useful diagnostic tests is included.