# Hypertensive Urgencies Following Percutaneous Adrenal Mass Biopsy in a Day Surgery Unit: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A patient developed severe high blood pressure after an adrenal biopsy, highlighting the need for careful preoperative evaluation to avoid complications from undiagnosed pheochromocytoma.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the risk of hypertensive urgencies following adrenal mass biopsy due to undiagnosed pheochromocytoma.

## Key findings

- A 59-year-old woman with no prior hypertension developed hypertensive urgency after adrenal biopsy.
- The case emphasizes the importance of preoperative screening for pheochromocytoma before adrenal mass biopsy.

## Abstract

We present a case of a 59-year-old female who developed hypertensive urgencies following a percutaneous biopsy of an adrenal mass in a day surgery unit. The patient, with no prior history of hypertension, experienced a significant blood pressure elevation post-procedure, necessitating urgent antihypertensive management. This case underscores the importance of vigilant preoperative evaluation to exclude pheochromocytoma and highlights the potential risks associated with adrenal mass biopsies, particularly in the context of undiagnosed pheochromocytoma.