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Metastatic Malignant Phaeochromocytoma in Ascitic Fluid: Cytological Diagnosis of a Rare Entity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In summary, a review of the literature showed that there are only isolated case reports of ruptured pheochromocytoma and to the best of our knowledge this report is the first to document metastatic phaeochromocytoma in peritoneal fluid within the cytopathology literature. Our case report emphasises the importance of clinical history in the context of the cytopathologic evaluation, and good cell block preparation, which allows the use of IHCs in challenging cases as it may lead to the discovery of unusual metastatic sources.

Source: Cytopathology

DOI: 10.1111/cyt.70003

Authors: Scarlet Fiona Brockmoeller, Sigfred Lajara, Samer Khader

Institutions: University of Leeds, NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900