An extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma of the organ of Zuckerkandl: report of a case
Prichayudh, S.; Kritayakirana, K.; Snabboon, T.; Sriussadaporn, S.; Sriussadaporn, S.; Pak-art, R.; Sirimahachaiyakul, P.; Tsunoyama, T.; Capin, A.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 92(11): 1532-1537
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 19938747 Document Number: 10882
The authors report a case of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma of the organ of Zuckerkandl presenting with hypertension and an abdominal mass in a young adult. Preoperative diagnosis was made by biochemical and imaging studies. The operation to remove the tumor was successfully performed. The patient remains normotensive and symptom free at 15-month follow-up. The authors also discuss the diagnostic modalities and surgical technique used in the presented patient.
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