Cardiac pheochromocytoma

J Intern Med. 1994 Jul;236(1):93-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.1994.tb01126.x.

Abstract

Cardiac pheochromocytoma is a rare tumour and may be difficult to localize. We present a 32-year-old male with a cardiac pheochromocytoma that was successfully resected. An initial unenhanced CT did not reveal the tumour. MIBG-scintigraphy indicated the location, but to get full information, a dynamic contrast-enhanced CT of the chest during adequate alpha and beta blockade was essential. ECG-gated MRI gave further information about the anatomical details.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Heart Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pheochromocytoma* / diagnosis