Pheochromocytoma in childhood. Report of a case of a familial type in an 8-year-old boy
Widmer, U.; Bonenti, G.; Morbidelli, R.; Bini, P.
Minerva Pediatrica 27(2): 111-117
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4946 PMID: 1113718 Document Number: 87731
A case of right adrenal pheochromocytoma in an 8-yr-old boy and its successful surgical management are described. Clinical and statistical data are given for this form and its symptomatology and aetiopathogenesis are illustrated. Particular stress is laid on the occasionally misunderstood importance of the part played by continuous hypertension. Early diagnosis and surgery are essential to avoid the onset of serious cardiocirclatory complications.