A 46-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe flushing and diarrhea. CT shows liver metastases and a pancreatic mass. Chromogranin A is markedly elevated. What is the most likely primary tumor?
APancreatic adenocarcinoma
BPancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
CHepatocellular carcinoma
DCholangiocarcinoma
EGastrinoma
A 43-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe sweating, palpitations, and headache. His BP during episodes is 240/130 mmHg. What is the most appropriate preoperative management?
ABeta-blockers only
BAlpha-blockers only
CAlpha-blockers then beta-blockers
DACE inhibitors
ECalcium channel blockers
A 44-year-old woman presents with fatigue, muscle weakness, and weight loss. She has hyperpigmentation of palmar creases. Blood tests show Na+ 128 mmol/L, K+ 5.6 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
ADexamethasone suppression test
BSynacthen stimulation test
C24-hour urine cortisol
DAdrenal antibodies
EACTH levels
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