Pheochromocytoma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]

Physical Examination

Common physical exam findings include:

• Palpitation
• Hypertension, including paroxysmal (sporadic, episodic) high blood pressure, which sometimes can be more difficult to detect.
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Hyperglycemia