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[Atypical pheochromocytoma]
1Department of Urology, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|February 7, 2002
Abstract
Objective:
To improve the diagnosis and treatment of atypical pheochromocytoma.
Methods:
51 cases of pheochromocytoma were treated from July 1985 to August 1998.
Results:
Of the 51 cases, 19 were atypical, and were characterized by silent tumor, pheochromocytoma in pregnancy, bilateral tumor, extraadrenal tumor, malignant tumor, and recurrent tumor. Open operation was performed for all kinds of cases in accordance with their special characteristics.
Conclusions:
Surgical extirpation is the only means for the treatment of atypical pheochromocytoma and meticulous perioperative management is essential.