Title: Pheochromocytoma: Presenting As Urinary Tract Infections

Authors: Dr Nitin Nangare, Dr Yash Pandey, Dr Anish Pandey, Dr Ria Rai, Dr Piyush Prajapati, Dr Sudhanshu Tripathi, Dr Rishikesh Deka

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i2.162

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma are rare, catecholamine secreting neuroendocrine tumour of adrenal medulla [1]. We present a case of an 80 year old male complaining of recurrent urinary tract infection diagnosed as pheochromocytoma on further investigation.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Yash Pandey