Pheochromocytoma-Induced Hyperglycemia Leading To Misdiagnosis Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT: Objective: We describe a young patient who had hyperglycemia as a sign of pheochromocytoma. He had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but insulin was ultimately discontinued. We also examine the impact of metyrosine on glucose levels during the perioperative period of adrenalectomy.Metho...

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Main Authors: David Bole, MD, Barbara Simon, MD, FACE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:AACE Clinical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060520302765

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