Keywords
Type B aortic dissection
Perioperative management
Submitted : 2026-02-16
Accepted : 2026-03-03
Published : 2026-03-18
Abstract
Pheochromocytoma is a chromaffin tissue originating from the adrenal medulla, sympathetic ganglia, or other sites, synthesizing and secreting catecholamines to cause persistent or paroxysmal hypertension alongside multifaceted organ dysfunction and metabolic disorders. However, no cases of giant pheochromocytoma complicated by type B aortic dissection have been previously reported. This retrospective analysis details the diagnosis and management of one such case, alongside a review of relevant literature, to inform treatment strategies for giant pheochromocytoma. The case is reported as follows.
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