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Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia is dominated by the occurrence of panic attacks. However, panic attacks are also reported to occur as part of the clinical picture in several medical conditions, notably thyroid disease, hypoglycemia, and pheochromocytoma. The authors examine these conditions, review the relevant literature, and offer an evaluation strategy. Routine screening is not recommended. Panic disorder is also associated with mitral-valve prolapse and temporal lobe seizures. The authors explore the possible consequences of this association and outline an evaluation strategy. Again, routine screening is not recommended.
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PMID:Medical evaluation of panic attacks. 330 23

Two patients with previously diagnosed pheochromocytoma presented with facial pain and ptosis. Imaging revealed orbital lesions. Both patients were referred for surgical evaluation of the orbital mass. Surgical excision was performed for both. Pathology confirmed metastatic pheochromocytoma. Pheochromocytomas commonly metastasize to bone, liver, and other tissues. Five cases of metastasis to orbital bone have been previously described. These 2 cases are unique in that the metastases were not hormonally active, presented soon after initial diagnosis, and were treated palliatively with surgical excision. Previous treatment of orbital bony metastasis used radiotherapy. These cases demonstrate that surgical resection is a viable treatment option in these situations. Orbital metastasis of pheochromocytomas should be considered with the appropriate clinical presentation. These are the first documented cases of intraorbital metastasis, separate from the bony walls. Previously, orbital bony wall metastases were treated with radiation. Surgical excision is a viable option for treatment of such metastases.Orbital involvement should be considered in patients with systemic disease presenting with new ocular findings.
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PMID:Orbital Pheochromocytoma Metastasis in 2 Patients With Known Pheochromocytoma. 3159 45