title: An extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma of the organ of Zuckerkandl: report of a case.
abstract: The authors report a case of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma of the organ of Zuckerkandl presenting with hypertension and an abdominal mass in a young adult. Preoperative diagnosis was made by biochemical and imaging studies. The operation to remove the tumor was successfully performed. The patient remains normotensive and symptom free at 15-month follow-up. The authors also discuss the diagnostic modalities and surgical technique used in the presented patient.
authors: Department of Surgery, Chutalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. Supparerk.P@Chula.ac.th
authors: Supparerk
authors: S
authors: Prichayudh
authors: Kritaya
authors: K
authors: Kritayakirana
authors: Thiti
authors: T
authors: Snabboon
authors: Suvit
authors: S
authors: Sriussadaporn
authors: Sukanya
authors: S
authors: Sriussadaporn
authors: Rattaplee
authors: R
authors: Pak-art
authors: Pornthep
authors: P
authors: Sirimahachaiyakul
authors: Taichiro
authors: T
authors: Tsunoyama
authors: Allan
authors: A
authors: Capin
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010220:Para-Aortic Bodies / Q000473:pathology; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals