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Composite Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Konkay Kaumudi, Chaganti Padmavathi Devi, Madabhushi Venugopal
Department of Pathology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Chaganti Padmavathi Devi
Email: drcpd60@gmail.com
Received:
22-MAR-2018
Accepted:
15-MAY-2018
Published Online:
05-JUL-2018
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2018.0044
Abstract
Background
: Composite pheochromocytoma (CP) is a rare tumor characterized by co-existence of pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma with other neurogenic tumors. It constitutes less than 3% of all adrenal gland neoplasms and sympatho-adrenal pheochromocytomas.
Case Report
: We report a rare case of non-functional composite pheochromocytoma-ganglioneuroma in a young girl who presented with abdominal pain and distension and normal urinary metanephrine levels.
Conclusion
: Histopathological features of CP with a review of relevant literature will be discussed.
Keywords :
Adrenal Medulla, Abdominal Pain, Ganglioneuroma, Paraganglioma, Pheochromocytoma.
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