Cystic Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Adrenal Cyst
OD09-OD10
Correspondence
Dr. Vijaya Ganapathy,
Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, Greams Road, Apollo Main Hospital, Chennai-600006,
Tamilnadu, India.
E-mail: drvijaya_endo@yahoo.com
Pheochromocytomas are usually solid tumours. But it can present as cystic lesions in the adrenal gland. Cystic lesions in adrenal gland with hypertension needs attention to rule out pheochromocytoma. If ignored, it may lead to hypertensive emergency, multisystem crisis and death. Early diagnosis with biochemistry, Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of abdomen, proper functional imaging like Meta Iodo Benzyl Guanidine (MIBG) scan is essential. Proper preoperative preparation is important to prevent hypertensive crisis during and after surgery. We are reporting a case of cystic pheochromocytoma in a young male.