Cardiac pheochromocytoma.

Jönsson, A; Hallengren, B; Manhem, P; Lilja, B; Stavenow, L; Ståhl, E; Törnquist, C · J Intern Med · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cardiac pheochromocytoma is a rare tumour and may be difficult to localize. We present a 32-year-old male with a cardiac pheochromocytoma that was successfully resected. An initial unenhanced CT did not reveal the tumour. MIBG-scintigraphy indicated the location, but to get full information, a dynamic contrast-enhanced CT of the chest during adequate alpha and beta blockade was essential. ECG-gated MRI gave further information about the anatomical details.

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