Bladder pheochromocytoma: case presentation and the use of OctreoScan for localization of extra-adrenal tumor sites in a pediatric patient.
An eleven year old boy presented with headaches and dizziness associated to micturition. On radiologic imaging, he was found with a bladder mass. The biochemical work up was suggestive of pheochromocytoma. An OctreoScan (111In-pentreotide) was used to rule out metastatic extension or other extra-adrenal locations of the pheochromocytoma. OctreoScan data correlated well with other radiologic studies, operative findings and with the final diagnosis, validating its use on pediatric patients.
Fournier
José R
JR
Department of Urology, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico.
Baez-Trinidad
Luis
L
Acosta
Alex
A
Marrero
Miguel
M
Correa-Rivas
María
M
Rodríguez-Becerra
Javier
J
Nieves
Francisco
F
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary*
D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D013004:Somatostatin; C081788:pentetreotide