Malignant and metastatic pheochromocytoma: Case report and review of the literature

Michael H. Johnson; Jaime A. Cavallo; R. Sherburne Figenshau

doi:10.1016/j.eucr.2014.05.001

Malignant and metastatic pheochromocytoma: Case report and review of the literature

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

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	139-141
Number of pages	3
Journal	Urology Case Reports
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2014.05.001
State	Published - Jul 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adrenal
Neuroendocrine
Pheochromocytoma
Renal

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Urology

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