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Functional mediastinal pheochromocytoma.

Jang Hoon Lee¹, Seok Soo Lee, Jung Cheul Lee

¹Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Korea.

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|February 21, 2013

Summary

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A rare case of functional mediastinal pheochromocytoma was successfully treated. This posterior mediastinal tumor caused hypertension and required surgical removal after medical preparation.

Keywords:

Hypertension Mediastinum Pheochromocytoma Surgery

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Cardiology

Background:

Pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors originating from chromaffin cells.
Mediastinal pheochromocytomas are exceptionally rare, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Functional tumors secrete catecholamines, leading to significant clinical manifestations.

Observation:

A 36-year-old male presented with sudden palpitations, headache, and severe hypertension.
Chest radiography revealed a 6 cm posterior mediastinal mass.
Biochemical analysis showed elevated catecholamines, and an I-123 MIBG scan confirmed a 'hot' lesion.

Findings:

The patient underwent successful surgical resection of the mediastinal mass.
Histological examination confirmed the tumor as pheochromocytoma.
The patient's symptoms resolved post-operatively.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like mediastinal pheochromocytoma in hypertensive patients with mediastinal masses.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management, including pre-operative alpha and beta blockade, are crucial for surgical success.
Further research into the specific characteristics and management of mediastinal pheochromocytomas is warranted.