Pheochromocytoma: recent experience with detection and management

Our experiences spanning a ten-year period have been reviewed with regard to pheochromocytoma. During this period 1,890 metanephrine excretion levels were performed; 91 of these were elevated. An over-all incidence of 1.9 per cent false positive studies was found. Factors contributing to the false positive studies are discussed. Fourteen patients had 15 pheochromocytomas resected. The presenting features, diagnosis, localization, preoperative and operative management, as well as the results are presented.