Cystic pheochromocytoma

Computed tomography is the preferred imaging modality for adrenal lesions, particularly pheochromocytoma. Central hemorrhagic degeneration of a pheochromocytoma can cause the mass to resemble a benign adrenal cyst. Such a case is illustrated and the preoperative evaluation discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1985-03, Vol.25 (3), p.332-334
Hauptverfasser:	Bush, William H., Elder, Jack S., Crane, Robert E., Wales, Lee R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenal Gland Diseases - diagnostic imaging Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - pathology Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - surgery Adrenals. Adrenal axis. Renin-angiotensin system (diseases) Adult Biological and medical sciences Cysts - diagnostic imaging Diagnosis, Differential Endocrinopathies Humans Male Malignant tumors Medical sciences Pheochromocytoma - diagnostic imaging Pheochromocytoma - pathology Pheochromocytoma - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	Computed tomography is the preferred imaging modality for adrenal lesions, particularly pheochromocytoma. Central hemorrhagic degeneration of a pheochromocytoma can cause the mass to resemble a benign adrenal cyst. Such a case is illustrated and the preoperative evaluation discussed.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/0090-4295(85)90346-2