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Pheochromocytoma

Case contributed by: Dr G Balachandran

Presentation:

27 year old male refferred for evaluation of hypertension.

From the case: Pheochromocytoma
Modality: MRI

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  • <p>MR coronal image</p> A well defined suprarenal mass with marked central necrosis

MR coronal image

A well defined suprarenal mass with marked central necrosis
From the case: Pheochromocytoma
  • <p>T2W coronal</p> Heterogenous signal from the right suprarenal mass with marked central hypertensity suggesting necrosis.

T2W coronal

Heterogenous signal from the right suprarenal mass with marked central hypertensity suggesting necrosis.

Case Discussion:

MR imaging reveals a large well defined mass in the right adrenal gland. Varying imaging protocols show a highly necrotic mass displacing the right kidney. Conventional MR images and MRA are shown. 

Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was made.

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