The association of neurofibromatosis, bilateral pheochromocytoma and primary hyperparathyroidism.
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a hereditary disease and carries increased risk of both benign and malignant tumor development. Pheochromocytoma or hyperparathyroidism have been reported to be associated with NF type 1 (NF1). However, the coexistance of pheochromocytoma and parathyroid adenoma in a patient with NF1 is very rare. We report a case of a 37-year-old male with NF1, bilateral pheochromocytoma and parathyroid adenoma. This association sould be kept in mind in patients with NF1 in initial evaluation as well as during follow-up.
Altinova
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. alevaltinova@yahoo.com
Toruner
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Cimen
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AR
Karakoc
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Atasever
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T
Yetkin
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I
Ayvaz
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G
Cakir
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N
Arslan
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D049950:Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000150:complications*; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging