Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The intent of this study is to retrospectively evaluate our experience, as well as all published information, regarding the clonidine suppression test to determine its utility, accuracy, and safety in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All 22 patients (including four with pheochromocytoma) evaluated at a major military referral hospital with the clonidine suppression test for suspected pheochromocytoma for more than 6 years were retrospectively reviewed. All published series of patients similarly evaluated were also critically reviewed. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Although it is rarely necessary for the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, the clonidine suppression test is an accurate and safe test in a select group of patients.
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Authors | R J Sjoberg, K J Simcic, G S Kidd |
Journal | Archives of internal medicine
(Arch Intern Med)
Vol. 152
Issue 6
Pg. 1193-7
(Jun 1992)
ISSN: 0003-9926 [Print] United States |
PMID | 1599347
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
(blood, diagnosis)
- Aged
- Clonidine
- Evaluation Studies as Topic
- Humans
- Male
- Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
(blood, diagnosis)
- Norepinephrine
(blood)
- Pheochromocytoma
(blood, diagnosis)
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Retrospective Studies
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