Open AccessCystic Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Adrenal Cyst
Author(s) -
Mohammed Shafi Abdulsalam,
Ganapathy,
Pranav Satish,
Janakiraman Rk,
S Singh
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/20129.8892
Subject(s) - pheochromocytoma , adrenal gland , medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , hypertensive crisis , abdomen , radiology , cyst , computed tomography , pathology , blood pressure
Pheochromocytomas are usually solid tumours. But it can present as cystic lesions in the adrenal gland. Cystic lesions in adrenal gland with hypertension needs attention to rule out pheochromocytoma. If ignored, it may lead to hypertensive emergency, multisystem crisis and death. Early diagnosis with biochemistry, Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of abdomen, proper functional imaging like Meta Iodo Benzyl Guanidine (MIBG) scan is essential. Proper preoperative preparation is important to prevent hypertensive crisis during and after surgery. We are reporting a case of cystic pheochromocytoma in a young male.