The value of plasma markers for the clinical behaviour of phaeochromocytomas
Author(s) -
E. van der Harst,
WW de Herder,
Ronald R. de Krijger,
Hajo A. Bruining,
H. J. Bonjer,
SW Lamberts,
Anton H. van den Meiracker,
Theo Stijnen,
Frans Boomsma
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
european journal of endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.897
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1479-683X
pISSN - 0804-4643
DOI - 10.1530/eje.0.1470085
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , pheochromocytoma , chromogranin a , endocrinology , basal (medicine) , catecholamine , epinephrine , metanephrines , hyperplasia , concomitant , immunohistochemistry , insulin
Phaeochromocytomas (PCCs) are widely known for their clinical unpredictability. This study intends to define predictive plasma markers for their variable postoperative behaviour. Furthermore, the diagnostic accuracy of these plasma tests was determined.
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