Clonidine-suppression test: a useful aid in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.

THE diagnosis of pheochromocytoma is considered secure when typical signs and symptoms (e.g., hypertension, sweating, palpitation, and headaches) are associated with unequivocal biochemical evidenc...

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