Bilateral pheochromocytoma: report of a patient

Authors

  • María Lourdes Sáez Gómez Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
  • Paula Carolina Aguila Soto Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
  • Anabet Santiago Pérez Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara

Keywords:

pheochromocytoma

Abstract

Pheochromocytomas are sympathetic nervous system tumors that develop from the chromaffin cells and which are characterized by excessive production of catecholamines. In 85% of cases, they are found in the adrenal medulla and the remaining 15% are extraadrenal. The case of a young black man is reported. He had a history of severe bronchial asthma, high levels of blood pressure, refractory to treatment, and intense abdominal pain. Tumor masses similar to bilateral adrenal pheochromocytoma were shown by ultrasound and computed tomography. The Pathology Department confirmed the diagnosis of bilateral benign pheochromocytoma. The patient underwent surgery and had a successful progress.

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Published

2013-10-31

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Sáez Gómez ML, Aguila Soto PC, Santiago Pérez A. Bilateral pheochromocytoma: report of a patient. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2013 Oct. 31 [cited 2025 Jul. 6];7(4):58-62. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/27

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2013): October-December

Section

Case Reports

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