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Sweating was more common in females compared to males (44% vs 23%, p=0.003), and also takotsubo syndrome (10% vs 0% p=0.002). Males, on the other hand, were more likely to experience pallor (16% vs 4%, p=0.009), and were more often diagnosed due to investigations of a suspected PPGL (31% vs 18%, p=0.039) although no difference was found in the classic triad (sweating, palpitations and headache). Left-sided pheochromocytoma was more common among males than females (48% vs 29%, p=0.009). No differences between sexes were found in biochemical, genetical or histopathological results, or presence of metastasis at diagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The reported symptoms by patients with PPGL were generally similar between the sexes, except for pallor and sweating. Takotsubo syndrome was more common among females. More males with PPGL were found based on suspicion than females. 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