Periprostatic pheochromocytoma

Urology. 2005 Jul;66(1):194. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.01.012.

Abstract

In adults, 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal. Most extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas occur in the organ of Zuckerkandl. Occasionally, pheochromocytomas can arise from paraganglion chromaffin cells in other locations. We present the case of a 63-year-old hypertensive man with a periprostatic pheochromocytoma. Our patient underwent surgical extirpation of the pheochromocytoma, while sparing the prostate from resection. His blood pressure has remained well controlled postoperatively without the addition of antihypertensive medications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pheochromocytoma* / diagnosis
  • Pheochromocytoma* / surgery
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / surgery