Largest pheochromocytoma reported in Canada: A case study and literature review

Authors

  • Druvtej Ambati University of Saskatchewan
  • Kunal Jana Saskatoon Health Region
  • Trustin Domes Saskatoon Health Region

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1719

Keywords:

giant pheochromocytoma - adrenal gland - dyspnea

Abstract

Most giant pheochromocytomas do not present with classic symptoms, as documented by published case reports. Given this, clinicians have to consider a wide differential diagnosis for any retroperitoneal mass and perform screening tests to rule out a pheochromocytoma. We describe the largest pheochromocytoma reported in Canada, where the patient presented with a palpable abdominal mass and dyspnea. The 19 × 18 × 12-cm right retroperitoneal mass was biochemically active and was radiologically and pathologically consistent with a giant pheochromocytoma. We present this case and review the relevant current literature.

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Author Biographies

Druvtej Ambati, University of Saskatchewan

Fourth-year Medical Student

Kunal Jana, Saskatoon Health Region

Urologist, Department of Urology

Trustin Domes, Saskatoon Health Region

Urologist, Department of Urology

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Published

2014-05-21

How to Cite

Ambati, D., Jana, K., & Domes, T. (2014). Largest pheochromocytoma reported in Canada: A case study and literature review. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 8(5-6), e374–7. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1719

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Case Report