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Which one of the following clinical features is NOT senn in pheochromocytoma?

A
Hypeension
B
Episodic palpitations
C
Weight loss
D
Diarrhea
High-Yield Explanation
In pheochromocytoma, there are paroxysms of hypeension and finally give way to continuous hypeensive state. During attacks, the patient complains of headache,palpitations,abdominal pain, and dizziness; pallor, vomiting, and sweating also occur. The child has a good appetite but because of the hypermetabolic state does not gain weight,and severe cachexia may develop. Page 1942, Nelson textbook of pediatrics 19th edition

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