Perioperative control of paroxysmal hypertension using esmolol with alpha-blockade in a child with a germline mutated paraganglioma
The use of antihypertensive medications in patients with pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PCC/PG) is usually a challenge. We report a case of familial paraganglioma that was successfully treated by esmolol and other antihypertensive medications without associated perioperative complications. Ou...
Main Authors: | Amir Babiker, Wejdan Al Hamdan, Sondos Kinani, Yasser Kazzaz, Abdelhadi Habeb, Talal Al Harbi, Mohammed Al Dubayee, M Al Namshan, Abdul Aleem Attasi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2021-07-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2021/1/EDM20-0101.xml |
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