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[Arterial hypertension and increased urinary catecholamines]
Journal Paper/Review - Aug 10, 2000
Koneth Irene, Suter P M, Vetter W
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We report the history of a 39-year-old-man who suffered from refractory arterial hypertension and who was referred to us for the diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma due to increased urinary free catecholamines. The work-up revealed the diagnosis of cocaine-induced arterial hypertension. The pathogenesis of cocaine-induced arterial hypertension as well as the differential diagnosis of increased urinary catecholamines will be discussed.