Deficiency of dopamine-beta-hydroxylase. A new mechanism for normotensive pheochromocytomas

Am J Clin Pathol. 1979 Aug;72(2):175-85. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/72.2.175.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / enzymology*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Adult
  • Blood Pressure*
  • Catecholamines / blood
  • Catecholamines / urine
  • Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase / deficiency*
  • Female
  • Homovanillic Acid / urine
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Norepinephrine / urine
  • Pheochromocytoma / enzymology*
  • Pheochromocytoma / pathology
  • Pheochromocytoma / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Catecholamines
  • Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase
  • Norepinephrine
  • Homovanillic Acid