Pheochromocytoma Catecholamines | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient who may have a pheochromocytoma?

Yes

Does the patient have symptoms of catecholamine release associated with?

• exercise or exertion?

Yes

• bending over?

Yes

• pressure applied to the abdomen or abdominal palpation?

Yes

• defecation and/or urination?

Yes

• straining?

Yes

• histamine release or injection?

Yes

• glucagon release or injection?

Yes

• ACTH release or injection?

Yes

• tricyclic antidepressant therapy?

Yes

• phenothiazine therapy?

Yes

• guanethidine therapy?

Yes

• tyramine exposure?

Yes

• naloxone therapy?

Yes

• metoclopramide therapy?

Yes

• droperidol therapy?

Yes

• cytotoxic drug therapy?

Yes

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Conditions That Can Cause Release of Catecholamines from a Pheochromocytoma

Purpose: To evaluate a patient who may have a pheochromocytoma for conditions that can trigger a release of catecholamines.