Question

A 52-year-old man presents with recurrent flushing, palpitations, and labile blood pressure. He reports episodes of severe hypertension (up to 200/110 mmHg) associated with headache and sweating. A 24-hour urine collection shows elevated levels of metanephrines. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Phaeochromocytoma

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Carcinoid Syndrome

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Essential Hypertension (accelerated)

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Conn's Syndrome (Primary Hyperaldosteronism)

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Anxiety Disorder

Practice question

A 52-year-old man presents with recurrent flushing, palpitations, and labile blood pressure. He reports episodes of severe hypertension (up to 200/110 mmHg) associated with headache and sweating. A 24-hour urine collection shows elevated levels of metanephrines. What is the most likely diagnosis?