A case of a giant pheochromocytoma.
A case of a large pheochromocytoma weighing 1,150 gm. is reported. The surgical approach to this massive tumor is discussed. Early recognition of the various clinical and metabolic manifestations of the tumor are important objectives in the cure of this potentially lethal neoplasm.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009820:Ohio; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*