Case Report
Year: 2022 | Month: August | Volume: 12 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 118-121
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220817
Adrenal Pheochromocytoma – A Case Presentation with Review of Literature
Nanda Patil1, Shubhang Monpara2, Pranjal Shah2, Nidhi Goswami2
1Professor, Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra
2Tutor, Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra
Corresponding Author: Dr. Pranjal Shah
ABSTRACT
Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine secreting tumor which arises from adrenal medulla and extra-adrenal sites. Its clinical presentation is sustained or intermittent hypertension often with paroxysmal symptoms. Imaging studies and estimation of catecholamines and metanephrine in a 24 hours urine sample helps to arrive at definite diagnosis. Correct diagnosis is very important because resection of tumor dramatically reverses clinical symptoms. We present a case of adrenal pheochromocytoma in a 34-year-old female patient to highlight its rarity, clinical presentation and histopathological features.
Key words: Adrenal medulla, Catecholamine, Hypertension, Pheochromocytoma.