Habeb Bola, Khair Sandy, Retzloff John, Fowler Matthew
Internal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Pensacola, USA.
Internal Medicine, Ascension Sacred Heart, Pensacola, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 27;16(12):e76464. doi: 10.7759/cureus.76464. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors originating outside the adrenal glands and can pose significant diagnostic challenges due to their variable presentations. This report highlights a case of an extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma masquerading as a pancreatic head malignancy. We underscore the importance of considering extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic masses, particularly when biochemical or clinical features suggest catecholamine excess. Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial to avoid unnecessary interventions and improve patient outcomes.
肾上腺外嗜铬细胞瘤是起源于肾上腺外的罕见神经内分泌肿瘤，因其表现多样，可带来重大诊断挑战。本报告重点介绍了一例伪装成胰头恶性肿瘤的肾上腺外嗜铬细胞瘤病例。我们强调在胰腺肿块的鉴别诊断中考虑肾上腺外嗜铬细胞瘤的重要性，尤其是当生化或临床特征提示儿茶酚胺过量时。早期识别和适当处理对于避免不必要的干预和改善患者预后至关重要。
