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. 1976 May;52(607):288–291. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.52.607.288

A case of associated thyrotoxicosis and phaeochromocytoma. A diagnostic problem

M H Snow, P Burton
PMCID: PMC2496516  PMID: 959104

Abstract

A case of phaeochromocytoma and thyrotoxicosis occurring in the same patient is described, in which the similarity between the signs and symptoms produced by the two conditions delayed full diagnosis until post mortem. The mechanisms involved in the production of these signs and symptoms are discussed.

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