| Pheochromocytoma: the range of appearances on ultrasound, CT, MRI, and functional imaging. | |
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PMID: 23345359 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Pheochromocytomas are relatively rare neuroendocrine tumors of the adrenal medulla. Their variable clinical presentation and biologic behavior often make accurate diagnosis challenging. A variable spectrum of imaging appearances--some of which may also mimic other diseases--has been recognized. This article reviews the epidemiology; associations; and clinical, biochemical, pathologic, and multimodality imaging features of pheochromocytomas including diagnostic pearls and pitfalls. CONCLUSION: Pheochromocytomas are often considered the great mimicker of other adrenal tumors. Because of their varied clinical, imaging, and pathologic appearances, accurate diagnosis can be challenging. The various imaging appearances on ultrasound, CT, MRI, and functional imaging can be complementary and have features that are useful for differentiating pheochromocytoma from other lesions of the adrenal. |
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Authors:
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Katherine Leung; Michael Stamm; Asim Raja; Gavin Low |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 200 ISSN: 1546-3141 ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 2013 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2013-01-24 Completed Date: 2013-04-04 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 370-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta Hospital, 2A2.41 Walter Mackenzie Centre, 8440-112 St, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada. Katherine.leung@ualberta.ca. |
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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diagnosis*,
epidemiology Contrast Media / diagnostic use Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Imaging* Humans Neoplasm Staging Pheochromocytoma / diagnosis*, epidemiology Prevalence |
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0/Contrast Media |
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AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013 Mar;200(3):705 |
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