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Malignant and Metastatic Pheochromocytoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors. Although predominantly occurring in the adrenal glands, these tumors can present anywhere along the sympathetic chain. Indeed, classical teaching states that 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal and 10% are malignant. We report a case of a 61-year-old female who underwent presumptive cytoreductive nephrectomy and adrenalectomy for renal carcinoma but was instead found to have malignant pheochromocytoma. Proper identification, surgical extirpation, and follow-up are imperative for treatment. We review the classic and current literature regarding management of this uncommon tumor.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2014.05.001

Authors: Michael H. Johnson, Jaime A. Cavallo, R. Sherburne Figenshau

Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160