A case of pheochromocytoma in 81 year old woman hospitalized due to choledocholithiasis is reported. During premedication pronounced blood pressure elevation was observed. Operation was discontinued and diagnostic of pheochromocytoma was carried out. USG and CT scanning revealed right sided adrenal tumor. Elevated urine catecholamines and methoxycatecholamines were found. The patient underwent adrenalectomy and cholecystectomy. Histological examination confirmed diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. The patients done uneventful recovery.
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