Gel foam embolization of a functioning pheochromocytoma.
For the first time, to our knowledge, a patient with a functioning pheochromocytoma was subjected to gel foam embolization for physiologic destruction of the tumor. The operation, 24 hours later, provided an uneventful anatomic removal of the infarcted tumor. Observation was considered as a possible alternative to surgical excision. Experience gained may allow testing of the validity of a nonoperative approach in selected cases.
D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D005782:Gels