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Abstract
The fourth reported case of hypoglycemia following removal of a pheochromocytoma is described. The interrelationships between alpha and beta-adrenergic activity and insulin release are reviewed. Preoperative alpha blockade without concomitant beta blockade may predispose to hypoglycemia following tumor removal.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID: 7001045 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)55479-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Urol ISSN: 0022-5347 Impact factor: 7.450