New Imaging Modalities in the Diagnosis of Phaeochromocytoma

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Introduction: Phaechromocytoma are uncommon chromaffin cell tumors of the adrenal medulla. The diagnostic assessment includes various radiological localizing techniques, including somatostatin based scintigraphy.

Aim(s): We present a case (for poster presentation) of a phaeochromocytoma with discordant imaging and discuss the available modalities.

Materials and methods: A 20-year-old student who was found to have elevated blood pressure of 150/100. Abdominal pain prompted US, which revealed a right-sided suprarenal mass of 4.9x3.4x4.2cm confirmed on CT. Two-year history of sweating but otherwise well. No relevant family history or drug history.

Conference: 8th Annual ENETSConcerence (2011)

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Authors: Amin A, Carroll R, Win Z, Palazzo F, Meeran K,

Keywords: phaeochromocytoma, MIBG, gallium, imaging,