Journal Published Online: 01 November 1988
Volume 33, Issue 6

Pheochromocytoma and Sudden Death as a Result of Cerebral Infarction in Turner's Syndrome: Report of a Case

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Various etiologies for hypertension in Turner's syndrome, a common feature of the disorder, are well recognized. Pheochromocytoma is not among them. A young woman with Turner's syndrome, recently diagnosed with hypertension, died suddenly and unexpectedly. A hemorrhagic cerebral infarct and an adrenal gland pheochromocytoma were found at necropsy. This is the first reported case of pheochromocytoma associated with Turner's syndrome.

Author Information

Knisely, AS
Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Sweeney, K
Office of the State Medical Examiner, Providence, RI
Ambler, MW
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS12597J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12597J