Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma

Case contributed by Nafisa Shakir Batta
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Asymptomatic hypertensive patient.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

A 3.6 x 3.2 x 1.8 cm oval flattened well defined homogenously enhancing SOL is seen anterior to the left renal vein.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma.

The patient had elevated VMA levels and a positive MIBG scan which confirmed the diagnosis.

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