Abstract
Purpose
Cardiac pheochromocytoma with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome (MENS) is rare. We present a rare case of concurrent cardiac pheochromocytoma and pituitary adenoma, a rare variant of the MEN syndromes and a review of the literature with special emphasis on diagnosis and treatment.
Methods
Different from the single MENS type I or type II, Variant MENS’ symptoms and signs are so nontypical that it is easy to make a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. One patient with variant MENS was treated surgically and relevant case data were collected.
Results
The perioperative course was uneventful. At 24-month follow-up, catecholamine levels returned to normal and no symptoms of pheochromocytoma was found.
Conclusions
Cardiac pheochromocytoma with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia can be treated by operation with good prognosis. Surgical removal to provide relief or effective control of symptoms is the treatment of choice.
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Zhang, C., Ma, G., Liu, X. et al. Primary cardiac pheochromocytoma with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 137, 1289–1291 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00432-011-0985-1
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