Pheochromocytoma (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain
pathology

Pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland. This is the cut surface of a nephrectomy specimen, demonstrating a large mass replacing the adrenal gland. It it heterogeneous with areas of hemorrhage. There is no evidence of invasion into the kidney or adjacent tissues.

Author: Emmanuel Maicas, Pathologist, Moncton, Canada

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