title: Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma: Diagnosis, Genetics, and Treatment.
abstract: This article highlights the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas. The current management of pheochromocytoma and paragangliomas, including utilization and interpretation of biochemical testing, preoperative imaging, and genetic screening are discussed. Furthermore, perioperative surgical management, outcomes, and recommended follow-up are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 597 Preston Research Building, 2220 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Electronic address: colleen.m.kiernan@vanderbilt.edu.
authors.forename: Colleen M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Kiernan
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 597 Preston Research Building, 2220 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
authors.forename: Carmen C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Solórzano
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010235:Paraganglioma; D010673:Pheochromocytoma
keywords: Biochemical evaluation; Genetics; Imaging; Neuroendocrine tumor; Paraganglioma; Perioperative management; Pheochromocytoma; Surgery