An Extra-adrenal Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Malignant Hypertension-A Report of two cases

J Clin Diagn Res. 2013 Jun;7(6):1177-9. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2013/5139.3046. Epub 2013 Jun 1.

Abstract

Malignant hypertension is a complication of hypertension characterized by elevated blood pressure (200mm/140mm Hg), is considered a medical emergency and is rarely secondary to paraganglioma. Malignant hypertension is unique in its relationship to a catecholamine secreting paraganglioma. We present two rare cases of malignant hypertension associated with paraganglioma of tonsil and urinary bladder.

Keywords: Paraganglioma; Tonsil; Urinary bladder.