Pheochromocytoma--from endocrinologist to surgeon.
We report the case an asymptomatic patient who underwent left adrenalectomy for a incidentally discovered large, cystic adrenal tumor. The patient presented no hypertension before or during the intervention. The hystopatological exam revealed a pheochromocytoma, with signs suggesting malignancy. One year after the surgery, the patient is still asymptomatic, the metanephrine levels are normal, and the 1231-metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy showed no metastases. The indications and limits of laparoscopic adrenalectomy are presented.
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University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania. endoparhon@gmail.com
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Carşote
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Bulata
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Iosif
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Petrescu
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Stanescu
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D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D000315:Adrenalectomy; D000328:Adult; D004704:Endocrinology; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D010819:Physician's Role; D016896:Treatment Outcome