A malignant phaeochromocytoma, the largest reported from Asia: a case report

Abstract

A large non functioning malignant phaeochromocytoma with extensive lymph node metastases in a 65-yearold female is reported. An incidental colloid nodule of the thyroid was found. This is the largest such tumour reported from the Asian region.

Pheochromocytoma - An unusually large size tumor: A case report

“…Those which arise from the adrenal medulla are referred to as 'phaeochromocytomas' while the latter are called 'catecholamine-secreting paragangliomas' or 'extra-adrenal phaeochromocytomas' [2]. The prevalence of catecholamine-producing tumours in patients with hypertension is around 0.2% to 0.6% [3] Incidence of phaeochromocytoma is estimated to be 0.8 per 100,000 person-years but this is often considered to be an underestimate. Phaeochromocytomas may occur at any age but are most common in the fourth to fifth decade and occur equally in both sexes.…”