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ArticleCureus2024

A Rare Case Report of Extra-adrenal Pheochromocytoma Masquerading as a Pancreatic Head Malignancy.

Bola Habeb, Sandy Khair, John Retzloff, Matthew Fowler

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Bola HabebInternal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Pensacola, USA.
Sandy KhairRadiation Oncology, Cairo University, Cairo, EGY.
John RetzloffInternal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Pensacola, USA.
Matthew FowlerInternal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Pensacola, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors originating outside the adrenal glands and can pose significant diagnostic challenges due to their variable presentations. This report highlights a case of an extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma masquerading as a pancreatic head malignancy. We underscore the importance of considering extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic masses, particularly when biochemical or clinical features suggest catecholamine excess. Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial to avoid unnecessary interventions and improve patient outcomes.

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catecholamine-secreting tumourextra-adrenal paragangliomahereditary paraganglioma-pheochromocytoma syndromesneuroendocrine neoplasmspancreatic head massespheochromocytoma differentialplasma metanephrineretroperitoneal paragangliomaurinary metanephrine

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PMID39867070
PMCPMC11765909

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