Cardiac pheochromocytoma.

Meunier, J P; Tatou, E; Bernard, A; Brenot, R; David, M · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Primary pheochromocytomas of the heart are extremely uncommon. In this report, we present the case of a patient with primary cardiac pheochromocytoma arising from the interatrial septum. Metaiodobenzylguanidine-scintigraphy was negative and diagnosis was confirmed by a positive octreotide scintiscan. The tumor was removed successfully using cardiopulmonary bypass.

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