Pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder: update on new diagnostic modalities plus case report

Ann Urol (Paris). 2000 Feb;34(1):13-9.

Abstract

Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma (PCC) is a rare entity. Its occurrence in the urinary bladder has only been reported less than 200 times. Here we present two case reports of a bladder PCC with an update on the diagnostic techniques, treatment modalities and follow-up of patients with this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*