Case Report: A giant but silent adrenal pheochromocytoma – a rare entity [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Herein we report a rare entity of a giant adrenal pheochromocytoma in a fifty-year-old male presenting with a vague abdominal pain. A computerised tomogram of the abdomen revealed a well-defined left supraadrenal giant lesion with no evidence of invasion to surrounding structures.The patient underw...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2016-03-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/5-290/v1 |
| Summary: | Herein we report a rare entity of a giant adrenal pheochromocytoma in a fifty-year-old male presenting with a vague abdominal pain. A computerised tomogram of the abdomen revealed a well-defined left supraadrenal giant lesion with no evidence of invasion to surrounding structures.The patient underwent surgical excision without any untoward postoperative events. Histopathological study revealed a benign pheochromocytoma. This report highlights the importance of acknowledging the fact that sometimes a giant adrenal pheochromocytoma can present with paucity of clinical signs and symptoms.Thorough investigations and a multidisciplinary team approach may lead to a better outcome in these patients. |
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| ISSN: | 2046-1402 |