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[Pheochromocytomas and CT: can size predict malignancy?].

F Mignon1, B Mesurolle, A Laplanche

  • 1Service de radiologie, Hôpital Mignot, 177, rue de Versailles, 78157 Le Chesnay, France. fmignon@ch-versailles.fr

Journal De Radiologie
|December 7, 2002
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Malignant pheochromocytomas often present with larger diameters and irregular contours compared to benign ones. A tumor diameter exceeding 45 mm strongly suggests malignancy, aiding in diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Pheochromocytomas are rare tumors of the adrenal medulla.
  • Distinguishing malignant from benign pheochromocytomas is crucial for patient management.
  • Clinical and imaging features can aid in this differentiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify clinical and imaging findings associated with pheochromocytoma malignancy.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic performance of specific radiological criteria.

Main Methods:

  • A multicentric retrospective study analyzed 50 histologically proven pheochromocytomas (27 malignant, 23 benign).
  • Clinical data (age, sex, hormone secretion, hypertension) and radiological criteria (size, side, homogeneity, contour regularity/sharpness) were assessed.

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  • Malignancy was confirmed by histology, metastases, or recurrence.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences were observed in largest diameter, contour regularity, and sharpness between benign and malignant pheochromocytomas (p<0.0001).
    • A largest diameter > 45 mm demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 69% specificity for malignancy.
    • Other assessed criteria did not show significant differences.

    Conclusions:

    • Tumor size, locoregional invasion, and presence of metastases are key indicators of pheochromocytoma malignancy.
    • A largest diameter > 50 mm is a strong predictor of malignant potential.