Incidental finding of pheochromocytoma after imaging exam

Authors

  • Bianca Lara Teixeira Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde
  • Mônica Oliveira Bernardo Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1984-4840.2017v19i3a11

Keywords:

adrenal glands, neoplasms, pheochromocytoma, incidental findings

Abstract

Pheochromocytomas — 90% of those being benign — are relatively rare tumors of the adrenal medulla, catecholamines producers. About 75% of patients manifest the sudden classic triad characterized by severe hypertension, palpitations and headache. The diagnosis is confirmed by urinary metanephrines dosage, and radiological tests such as ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The curative treatment consists in removing the tumor, and videolaparoscopy is the chosen surgical technique. This report describes the case of a woman, who sought the emergency unit complaining of left back, and after imaging tests, was evidenced a large adrenal mass. The patient presented as a symptom linked to the secreting tumor was only secondary hypertension. It was opted to perform an open surgery as a consequence of the tumor dimensions, and the person presents herself normotensive after left adrenectomy.

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Author Biographies

Bianca Lara Teixeira, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde

Graduanda do 5º ano do curso de Medicina

Mônica Oliveira Bernardo, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde

Professora na Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

Responsável pelo estágio em Imagem

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Published

2017-11-13

How to Cite

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Teixeira BL, Bernardo MO. Incidental finding of pheochromocytoma after imaging exam. Rev. Fac. Ciênc. Méd. Sorocaba [Internet]. 2017Nov.13 [cited 2024May20];19(3):154-6. Available from: https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/RFCMS/article/view/28669

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Case Report