Asymptomatic Pheochromocytoma: A case report.
- Author:
Myung Soo MA
1
;
Kweon Cheon KIM
;
Young Don MIN
;
Seong Hwan KIM
;
Hyun Jin CHO
;
Tae Hyung CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Chosun University Hospital, Kwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pheochromocytoma
- MeSH:
Child;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Pheochromocytoma*;
Postoperative Complications
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
1998;54(4):607-612
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pheochromocytomas are catecholamine-producing tumors that typically cause hypertension. They are rare tumors that can pose problems in diagnosis and detection. Although they usually present classic symptoms, they can at times present symptoms that mimic other clinical conditions. Especially, children have fewer malignant tumors, non-extra-adrenal tumors, and tumors with greater bilaterality and multiplicity. The diagnosis of pheochromocytomas is based upon clinical suspicion and biochemical study. Radiologic localization is obtained before operation because of the variable location of this tumor. The treatment of choice is surgical resection. We reports a case of asymptomatic pheochromocytoma that was treated with tumor excision. To prevent intraoperative and postoperative complications, precise preoperative diagnosis and localization, as well as adequate preoperative management, are necessary.
