Torsades de Pointes: a rare complication of an extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma

Hypertens Res. 2007 Dec;30(12):1263-6. doi: 10.1291/hypres.30.1263.

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma is an infrequent secondary cause of arterial hypertension, often associated with paroxysmal headache, sweating, weight loss, and palpitations. Cardiovascular complications of pheochromocytoma include sudden death, heart failure due to toxic cardiomyopathy, and hypertensive encephalopathy. Here we report the case of a female with an acquired long-QT-syndrome as a rare complication of an extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma. Diagnosis was made after sotalol-induced Torsades de Pointes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pheochromocytoma / complications*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sotalol / adverse effects
  • Torsades de Pointes / chemically induced
  • Torsades de Pointes / diagnosis*
  • Torsades de Pointes / etiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Sotalol