Pheochromocytoma arising in the setting of adrenal-renal fusion Journal Article
| Authors: | Basourakos, S. P.; Dean, L.; Van Gurp, J.; Reuter, V.; Russo, P. |
| Article Title: | Pheochromocytoma arising in the setting of adrenal-renal fusion |
| Abstract: | Adrenal-renal fusion is an anomaly misclassified as a renal tumor due to the absence of pathognomonic radiographic features. Herein, we report a case of a 61-year-old male who underwent a right radical nephrectomy for a presumed renal malignancy. Pathologic evaluation demonstrated a pheochromocytoma in the context of adrenal-renal fusion. Neoplastic transformation of fused adrenal tissue is rare but not unheard of and is typically adrenal cortical in origin. To our knowledge, this is the first description of a pheochromocytoma originating from an adrenal-renal fusion. The clinical presentation did not raise a high index of suspicion for the ultimate diagnosis rendered. |
| Keywords: | nephrectomy; pheochromocytoma; adrenal-renal fusion |
| Journal Title: | Canadian Journal of Urology |
| Volume: | 26 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 1195-9479 |
| Publisher: | Canadian Journal of Urology |
| Date Published: | 2019-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 9952 |
| End Page: | 9955 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:000491218600009 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| PUBMED: | 31629446 |
| Notes: | Article -- Source: Wos |
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