Bilateral adrenal pheochromocytomas in A 14 year-old boy

ConclusionPheochromocytomas is a rare disease which may lead to a life-threathening hypertension as a result of elevated cathecolamine production. Initial recognition and appropriate management of pheochromocytomas are important. Preoperative management to normalize blood pressure followed by tumor removal has proved to be the ideal choice for good prognosis. Multidisciplinary team during preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative are required for successful outcome.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research