title: Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma: an unusual cause of deep vein thrombosis.
abstract: We report a case of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma within the organ of Zuckerkandl that presented initially with a left iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis (DVT). At the time of presentation, the DVT was thought to be idiopathic as no underlying cause was detected. Subsequently, because of a series of medical events, the patient was further investigated. This led to a diagnosis of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma. We discuss the management of patients presenting with DVT, the nature of pheochromocytoma within the organ of Zuckerkandl, and problems relating to its diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, UK. stevenson785@aol.com
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stevenson
authors.forename: Vijay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ramani
authors.forename: Akhtar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nasim
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010220:Para-Aortic Bodies; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010690:Phlebography; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*