Malignant pheochromocytoma associated with Jaccoud's-type arthropathy, Raynaud's phenomenon, positive antinuclear antibody and rheumatoid factor

Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi. 1994 Sep;10(9):518-21.

Abstract

We describe a patient with malignant pheochromocytoma who developed Jaccoud's-type arthropathy and Raynaud's phenomenon as initial manifestations of malignant pheochromocytoma. Serologic findings included positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) and rheumatoid factor (RF) was also found in this patient. To our knowledge, this is the first time Jaccoud's-type arthropathy with positive ANA and RF has been reported as rheumatic manifestations of pheochromocytoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / immunology
  • Antibodies, Antinuclear / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pheochromocytoma / complications*
  • Pheochromocytoma / immunology
  • Raynaud Disease / etiology*
  • Rheumatoid Factor / metabolism*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear
  • Rheumatoid Factor