Pheochromocytoma of the bladder - Report of two new cases
- Author:
Nguyen Buu Trieu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pheochromocytoma of the bladder
- MeSH:
Pheochromocytoma;
Urinary Bladder
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2004;0(9):37-39
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Report of two cases of pheochromocytoma of the bladder to note its variable and misleading features. Pheochromocytoma of the bladder is a rare disease, that develops in the bladder from sympathetic plexus. This kind of tumor accounted for 10 to 15% of paragangliomas, 1% of pheochrocytomas and 0.1% of bladder tumors. This disease is more common at age 40 and in women than men (3/1). The diagnosis is based on biochemical tests and current imaging techniques, particularly ultrasonography and computerized tomography. Careful follow-up is mandatory because the tumors may progress to malignancy
