ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2021
Malignant pheochromocytoma with cerebral and skull metastasis: A case report and literature review.
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- Pheochromocytoma metastasis to the central nervous system: a case report and systematic review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Pooled it
- Case Report: Preoperative embolization for a large intracranial pheochromocytoma metastasis: a novel approach to minimize intraoperative risk.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Calvarial metastasis from malignant pheochromocytoma associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia.Surgical neurology international · 2022Article
- Malignant Paraganglioma With Calvarial Metastases Presenting With Recurrent Catecholamine-Induced Cardiomyopathy.AACE clinical case reportsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMalignant pheochromocytoma with cerebral and skull metastasis is a very rare disease. Combining our case with 16 previously reported cases identified from a PubMed search, an analysis of 17 cases of malignant cerebral pheochromocytoma was conducted. This literature review aimed to provide information on clinical manifestations, radiographic and histopathological features, and treatment strategies of this condition. CASE SUMMARY: A 60-year-old man was admitted with a progressive headache and enlarging scalp mass lasting for 3 mo. Radiographic images revealed a left temporal biconvex-shaped epidural mass and multiple lytic lesions. The patient underwent a left temporal craniotomy for resection of the temporal tumor. Histopathological analysis led to identification of the mass as malignant pheochromocytoma. The patient's symptoms were alleviated at the postoperative 3-mo clinical follow-up. However, metastatic pheochromocytoma lesions were found on the right 6
conclusionMagnetic resonance spectroscopy and histopathological examination are necessary to make an accurate differential diagnosis between malignant cerebral pheochromocytoma and meningioma. Surgery is regarded as the first choice of treatment.
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