Bladder pheochromocytoma: case presentation and the use of OctreoScan for localization of extra-adrenal tumor sites in a pediatric patient.

An eleven year old boy presented with headaches and dizziness associated to micturition. On radiologic imaging, he was found with a bladder mass. The biochemical work up was suggestive of pheochromocytoma.

Efficacy of nephrectomy for the treatment of nephrogenic hypertension in a pediatric population.

Purpose: We evaluated the efficacy of nephrectomy for the management of nephrogenic hypertension in children.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 320 children who underwent nephrectomy between 1991 and 2001, and 22 underwent nephrectomy for the management of hypertension. Of the 22 patients 16 (73%) had long-term followup, including 8 with end stage renal disease who were dialysis dependent, and 8 with normal renal function and unilateral parenchymal renal disease (UPRD).

Direct vision internal urethrotomy for the treatment of pediatric urethral strictures: analysis of 50 patients.

Purpose: In an attempt to evaluate our experience with the treatment of pediatric urethral stricture disease we performed a retrospective review of patients undergoing direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU).

Materials And Methods: The computerized surgical logs at 2 pediatric hospitals were reviewed to identify patients who underwent DVIU between 1992 and 2001. Hospital and clinical charts were then reviewed.