Question

A 35-year-old man presents with an incidental adrenal mass found on imaging. Blood pressure is elevated and plasma metanephrines are raised. Which medication is recommended preoperatively to control blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Alpha-blockade (e.g., phenoxybenzamine)

Answer

Beta-blockers first

Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Answer

Loop diuretic

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with an incidental adrenal mass found on imaging. Blood pressure is elevated and plasma metanephrines are raised. Which medication is recommended preoperatively to control blood pressure?