Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) as an optional treatment method on pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder

Authors

  • Sun Gook Ahn Departments of Hospital Urology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
  • Hoon Jang Departments of Hospital Urology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
  • Dong Seok Han Departments of Hospital Urology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
  • Jung Uee Lee Departments of Hospital Pathology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
  • Seung Mo Yuk Departments of Hospital Urology, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.255

Keywords:

Pheochromocytoma, Urinary bladder, TUR-BT, Asymptoms

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder is rare. We have experienced a case of unexpected pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder in a 45-year-old female. An ultrasonographic, computed tomography scan and cystoscopic examination showed a submucosal bladder mass. After transurethral resection of bladder tumour was performed, the bladder mass was confirmed as pheochromocytomaby a pathologist. After surgery, the patient underwent a subsequent pelvic magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and I131-methyliodobenzylguanidine (I131-MIBG). An image study showed no residual tumour sites and no lymphaticmetastasis. The patient has had no tumour recurrence and no voiding symptoms 3 years after the surgery.

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Published

2013-02-20

How to Cite

Ahn, S. G., Jang, H., Han, D. S., Lee, J. U., & Yuk, S. M. (2013). Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) as an optional treatment method on pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 7(1-2), E130–4. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.255

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1-2 (2013): CUAJ February

Section

Case Report

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