Onkologie. 2009:3(6):343-347

Pheochromocytoma

doc. MUDr. Tomáš Zelinka, CSc¹, Hana Turková³, doc. MUDr. Jiří Widimský CSc^2,3

¹ 3. interní klinika VFN, Centrum pro diagnostiku a léčbu hypertenze, Praha

² III. interní klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

³ III. interní klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha, Centrum pro výzkum, diagnostiku a terapii arteriální hypertenze

Pheochromocytomas and functional paragangliomas are catecholamine-producing tumors which present mostly with headache,

sweating, palpitations, and hypertension. Biochemical testing for pheochromocytoma is mandatory not only in subjects with clinical

suspicion for pheochromocytoma but also in subjects with incidentally discovered adrenal mass or in subjects with genetic predisposition.

Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and functional imaging with [123I]-metaiodobenzylguanidine may be used

for tumor localization. Medical pre-treatment is essential for successful operation which is

Keywords: pheochromocytoma, functional paranglioma, endocrine hypertension.

Published: January 1, 2010  Show citation