Malignant pheochromocytoma (report of 12 cases)
- VernacularTitle:恶性嗜铬细胞瘤(附12例报告)
- Author:
Hanzhong LI
;
Jinguo HUANG
;
Huijun WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pheochromocytoma;
Malignant;
Diagnosis,treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the diagnosis and treatment procedures for malignant pheochromocytoma. Methods 12 cases of malignant pheochromocytoma surgically treated were reviewed.This series comprised of 4 male and 8 female patients.All the tumors were confirmed on surgery and pathological studies. Results All the cases were operated.One died of hypotension after surgery.11 cases have been followed up for 2.5～13.0 years.4 died of recurrence and complication of hypertension.3 died of extensive metastases more then one year after operation.One died of pulmonary infection 4 years after operation and the others have been surviving. Conclusions Imaging procedures are important for the diagnosis of malignant pheochromocytoma.Recurrent tumors greater than 5 cm in diameter and uneven density in the tumor denote malignancy.Prompt radical extirpation of the tumor is the only means to achieve a long survival.
