Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a key tool in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma: a case report in an elderly patient with extreme blood pressure variability
This case underscores the critical role of POCUS in the emergency setting, where hypotension and hypertension may signal a high-risk scenario requiring urgent diagnosis. POCUS can significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and influence patient outcomes. Its use can expedite the identification of pheochromocytoma and improve management strategies, particularly in settings with limited access to advanced imaging.
Authors
- Juan S. Izquierdo‐Condoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1178-0546)
- Esteban Ortiz‐Prado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1895-7498)
- Humberto Alejandro Nati-Castillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1890-4983)
- Luis Alfonso Valderrama
- Jhan S. Saavedra T.
Institutions
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (CO)
- Universidad de Las Américas (EC)
- Hospital de Clínicas (UY)
- Universidad Libre de Colombia (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-07-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1525893
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.02