Localization of pheochromocytoma by computerized axial tomography.
A hypovascular pheochromocytoma not visualized by nephrotomography or arteriography but demonstrated successfully by computerized axial tomography is described. We propose that this non-invasive test be used alone or in conjunction with other modalities to assist in the localization of this elusive and potentially fatal tumor.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed