[Pheochromocytoma in children].

Ann Med Interne (Paris)

Service de Radiologie, Hôpital d'Enfants, 5, allée du Morvan, 54511 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy.

Published: October 2001

Pheochromocytoma is rare in children. A wide varieties of lesions are observed and diagnosis, often made late, is based on urinary catecholamine assay. Magnetic resonance imaging provides the best morphological information. The disease is usually benign and prognosis is good. Familial forms of pheochromocytoma and pheochromocytoma associated with ischemia-induced bone lesions must be emphasized.

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