ArticleCureus2026
Clinical Characteristics and Diagnostic Pitfalls of Pheochromocytoma: A Pathology-Confirmed Retrospective Study From a Single Japanese Center.
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Abstract
objectivePheochromocytoma poses diagnostic challenges, especially in small or atypical tumors. Despite the use of various imaging modalities, their preoperative diagnostic accuracy remains limited. The study aimed to assess pathologically confirmed cases of pheochromocytoma and clarify diagnostic pitfalls and various imaging findings. Patients and methods: We retrospectively analyzed 47 pathologically confirmed pheochromocytomas treated at our institution between 2015 and 2022. Clinical characteristics, biochemical results, and imaging findings [computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and
resultsThe mean patient age was 59.3 years, and the mean tumor size was 4.26 cm. The
conclusionDiagnosing pheochromocytoma remains challenging in small or atypical cases, emphasizing the value of combining multiple imaging modalities, particularly MRI. These findings highlight the importance of a multimodal approach in clinical practice.
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