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What is the history of Pheochromocytoma?
When was Pheochromocytoma discovered? What is the story of this discovery? Was it coincidence or not?
1563- 1st description by Eustachius in a study "Opscula anatomica". Medullary adrenal tumor was 1st described by Frankel in 1886. The term "pheochromocytoma" was formulated in 1912 by pathologist Ludwig Pick after noting the dark brown color of the cells when in contact with chromic acid salts. 1st surgical removal was in Europe by Dr. Rouks in 1926. The Mayo Clinic in the USA followed in 1927. Dr. Russell M. Wilder joined the Mayo Clinic in 1919 and later demonstrated paroxysmal hypertension was due to excess epinephrine. 1st description in the dictionary was added in 1929.
Posted Jul 5, 2018 by Anderson 2550
I don't remember his name but I know the story. A patient in the 60's showed up at an emergency room with stroke like symptoms he was in his early forties.
Within a few he had passed. At autopsy the tumor was found. The doctor was so interested he started researching...in the days before computers.
Within a few he had passed. At autopsy the tumor was found. The doctor was so interested he started researching...in the days before computers.
Posted Jul 5, 2018 by Helen 2500
I am not aware of the history
Posted Jul 11, 2018 by Eme lou 3000
