AI Article Synopsis
- - Pheochromocytomas are uncommon tumors in the adrenal medulla, making up 10% of adrenal cancers, with oncocytic variants being especially rare, having only 150 documented cases.
- - The case study highlights a 60-year-old woman with a non-functional adrenal tumor, showcasing the complexities of diagnosing these tumors.
- - The report stresses the need for thorough histological and immunohistochemical examinations to accurately identify these rare tumors and avoid misdiagnosis.
Article Abstract
Pheochromocytomas are rare adrenal medulla tumors originating from chromaffin cells, accounting for 10% of primary adrenal neoplasms. Oncocytic variants of pheochromocytomas are rare and have been reported in only 150 cases. This report describes the case of a 60-year-old female who arrived with a non-functional adrenal tumor. This case report emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive histological and immunohistochemical study for diagnosing this rare diagnostic entity and its potential diagnostic pitfalls.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11407686 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.67058 | DOI Listing |
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