Diagnosis and management of catecholamine secreting glomus tumors.

Abstract

The clinical and diagnostic features of catecholamine secreting glomus tumors are reviewed. Three cases are reported, including the first documented case of a dopamine secreting glomus jugulare tumor. Based on this experience, the authors have outlined the indications for selective venous catheterterization studies and for pharmacologic blockage in the management of these patients. In addition to routine urinary screening, a high index of clinical suspicion is needed to avoid the complications associated with catecholamine secreting tumors.

• Authors: M K Schwaber, M E Glasscock, A J Nissen, C G Jackson, P G Smith
• Journal: The Laryngoscope (Laryngoscope) Vol. 94 Issue 8 Pg. 1008-15 (Aug 1984) ISSN: 0023-852X [Print] United States
• PMID: 6087052 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Phenoxybenzamine
• Propranolol
• Dopamine
• Norepinephrine
• Phentolamine

Topics

• Adult
• Carotid Body Tumor (diagnosis, metabolism, surgery)
• Catheterization
• Dopamine (metabolism)
• Female
• Glomus Jugulare Tumor (diagnosis, metabolism, surgery)
• Humans
• Intraoperative Care
• Male
• Norepinephrine (metabolism)
• Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal (metabolism)
• Phenoxybenzamine (therapeutic use)
• Phentolamine (therapeutic use)
• Premedication
• Preoperative Care
• Propranolol (therapeutic use)