Multiple GIST and pheochromocytoma - A rare association in neurofibromatosis type 1

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2023 Dec;115(12):741-742. doi: 10.17235/reed.2023.9927/2023.

Abstract

We describe a case of coexistence of multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and pheochromocytoma in a 32-year-old patient with neurofibromatosis type 1. The coexistence of these two conditions in patients with this syndrome is extremely rare.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms* / complications
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Adult
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors* / complications
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors* / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Neurofibromatosis 1* / complications
  • Neurofibromatosis 1* / pathology
  • Pheochromocytoma* / complications
  • Pheochromocytoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pheochromocytoma* / surgery