Donald E. Beard

Diagnosis and management of renal-artery thrombosis report of a case.

THROMBOSIS of the renal artery is not a frequent condition, but it is not nearly so rare as is indicated by the number of times it is diagnosed. Practically all the cases reported are those found at autopsy or operation, but it is often possible to make an accurate diagnosis with present methods and with the condition in mind as a possibility. Renal-artery thrombosis is not synonymous with renal infarction, for the latter is probably much more frequently caused by venous thrombosis, which is due to various inflammatory and traumatic lesions affecting the renal veins. Also, multiple small renal infarctions .xa0.xa0.

Sustained Hypertension due to Pheochromocytoma Report of Case Cured by Removal of Tumor

Report of a case of sustained arterial hypertension due to an adrenal medullary tumor, excision of which resulted in return of the blood pressure to normal levels and relief of all symptoms. A brief discussion of the symptoms and signs and several useful diagnostic tests is included.