Case study: 22 year old women (previously adopted, not currently taking medications, negative medical history) presents with... ... hypertension, with periods of panic attacks and hormone flashes. She also presents with headache, hyperglycemia, hyperthyroidism, and gastrointestinal complaints. What is the diagnosis?

Case study: 22 year old women (previously adopted, not currently taking medications, negative medical history) presents with... ... hypertension, with periods of panic attacks and hormone flashes. She also presents with headache, hyperglycemia, hyperthyroidism, and gastrointestinal complaints. What is the diagnosis?

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