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A rare case report of multifocal para-aortic and para-vesical paragangliomas
San-Chao Xiong1, Xing-Peng Di2, Meng-Ni Zhang3
1Department of Urology, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Background:
Paragangliomas (PGLs) are uncommon tumors of uncertain malignant potential. Multifocal paragangliomas are scarcely reported in the literature.
Case Summary:
A 25-year-old male patient was reported for the first time with multifocal para-aortic and para-vesical PGLs. The diagnosis was identified by blood catecholamine tests and enhanced CT scan and MIBG scintigraphy. A resection surgery was performed for treatment and the immunochemistry test of the tumors presented the features of PGL.
Conclusion:
A case of multifocal para-aortic and para-vesical PGLs confirmed by the catecholamine test, enhanced CT, and MIBG scintigraphy is presented. The cooperation of experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, and endocrinologists was critical in treatment.
