The Anaesthetic Management of a Case of Phaechromocytoma

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Ghana Medical Journal

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The anaesthetic management of a case of phaeochromocytoma is presented. It is pointed out that the number of cases in our environment may be higher than we think and that a high index of suspicion is necessary to pick out cases of phaeochromocytoma from the population of hypertensive patients. In our setting it is often difficult getting the necessary drugs to manage cases of phaeochromocytoma. Limited monitoring equipment may also be a handicap. It is however pointed out that with attention to care and detail, cases of phaeochromocytoma can be successfully managed in our environment

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