Phaeochromocytoma of the urinary bladder.
The occurrence of urinary bladder paragangliomas is rare. A 12-year-old Chinese girl who presented with history of blurring of vision was found to have grade IV hypertensive retinopathy. Investigations revealed a phaeochromocytoma on the posterior wall of the urinary bladder. A partial cystectomy with right ureter reimplantation was undertaken and her hypertension was promptly controlled. The diagnosis and management of this rare tumour is discussed.
Naqiyah
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Department of Surgery, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. naqiyah@mail.hukm.ukm.my
Rohaizak
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Meah
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Nazri
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MJ
Sundram
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Amram
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*