Acute Coronary Syndrome Associated with Adrenal Tumor: A Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.18616/inova.v16i1.10547

Abstract

Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome encompasses heterogeneous clinical presentations and represents a leading cause of emergency department visits. While it is frequently associated with coronary atherosclerosis, it can also be triggered by non-obstructive causes, such as sympathomimetic drug use and endocrine disorders. This case report describes a 37-year-old hypertensive male with a history of cocaine use who presented with epigastric pain, paroxysmal hypertension, and electrocardiographic changes compatible with myocardial ischemia. Coronary angiography revealed no significant coronary obstruction, suggesting a diagnosis of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), possibly related to recent cocaine use. Abdominal imaging revealed a right adrenal mass with features suggestive of pheochromocytoma. This case highlights the importance of a broad diagnostic approach in NSTE-ACS, particularly in the presence of atypical signs such as adrenergic crises, which may point to rare etiologies like catecholamine-secreting tumors that can mimic ischemic events and require specific therapeutic strategies.

Keywords: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Myocardial Infarction; Neuroendocrine Tumors.

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2026-02-23