Which trigger might precipitate a hypertensive crisis in a patient with pheochromocytoma?
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Correct answer: Loss of catecholamine excess causing vasodilation and low glucose
Manipulation of the tumour or adrenal gland may release massive catecholamines, causing hypertensive crisis in pheochromocytoma.
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