Giant cystic pheochromocytoma

BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Nov 8:2017:bcr2017222264. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222264.

Abstract

A 56-year-old healthy woman presents with 2-year history of symptoms classic for pheochromocytoma. Evaluation revealed one of the largest cystic pheochromocytomas reported but without any metastatic disease. After achieving medical management of her symptoms, surgical removal was performed successfully and without any complications intraoperatively. Pathology of the mass confirmed the diagnosis. The patient had complete resolution of her symptoms thereafter.

Keywords: Adrenal Disorders; Endocrinology; Pathology; Urology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery
  • Adrenalectomy / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pheochromocytoma / pathology*
  • Pheochromocytoma / surgery
  • Rare Diseases
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography / methods