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Unexpected Small Urinary Bladder Pheochromocytoma : A Nonspecific Presentation
Joint Authors
Mallat, Faouzi
Slama, Adel
Hmida, Wissem
Mosbah, Faouzi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder is an extremely rare tumor that typically presents with a hypertensive crisis during micturition.
Preoperatively, it may be misdiagnosed due to nonspecific symptomatology, physical, and radiologic findings.
Method.
We report a case of unsuspected small pheochromocytoma which was incidentally found by CT scan and confirmed by the histological aspects after transurethral resection in a 63-year-old woman.
Here, we have described the clinical presentation, physical findings, laboratory investigations, and treatment provided in our case.
We have also included radiological images and histopathology slides with input from both radiologists and pathologists.
Surgical management and postoperative follow-up are discussed, as are details of previous published data.
Results.
After undergoing surgical treatment (transurethral resection), our patient is asymptomatic, with complete resolution of her pathology.
Conclusion.
Diagnosis is difficult before histopathological examination and should be considered in patients with no risk factors for usual bladder tumor.
Our purpose is to raise clinician's awareness for this condition so that they will be more likely to diagnose it.
This will facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment and especially prevent complications due to pheochromocytoma which may be severe.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mallat, Faouzi& Hmida, Wissem& Slama, Adel& Mosbah, Faouzi. 2013. Unexpected Small Urinary Bladder Pheochromocytoma : A Nonspecific Presentation. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mallat, Faouzi…[et al.]. Unexpected Small Urinary Bladder Pheochromocytoma : A Nonspecific Presentation. Case Reports in Urology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mallat, Faouzi& Hmida, Wissem& Slama, Adel& Mosbah, Faouzi. Unexpected Small Urinary Bladder Pheochromocytoma : A Nonspecific Presentation. Case Reports in Urology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476325
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476325