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.
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed