Bilateral pheochromocytoma: Clinical characteristics, treatment and longitudinal follow‐up

202038 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Nana Esi Kittah · Mayo Clinic

Lucinda Gruber · Mayo Clinic

Irina Bancos · Mayo Clinic

Oksana Hamidi · Mayo Clinic

Shrikant Tamhane · Reid Health

Nicole M. Iñiguez‐Ariza · Mayo Clinic

Dusica Babovic‐Vuksanovic · Mayo Clinic in Florida

Abstract

Bilateral pheochromocytoma occurred in 7.0% of adults with pheochromocytoma and 37.5% of paediatric patients. Genetic disease was identified in 80% of patients, predominantly MEN2A. Multicentric tumours were common, but most were still cured following adrenalectomy.

Topics & Keywords

Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Endocrinology

Volume 93, Issue 3, pp. 288-295

DOI: 10.1111/cen.14222

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