The association of neurofibromatosis, bilateral pheochromocytoma and primary hyperparathyroidism

Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2007 Jul;115(7):468-70. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-981661.

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a hereditary disease and carries increased risk of both benign and malignant tumor development. Pheochromocytoma or hyperparathyroidism have been reported to be associated with NF type 1 (NF1). However, the coexistance of pheochromocytoma and parathyroid adenoma in a patient with NF1 is very rare. We report a case of a 37-year-old male with NF1, bilateral pheochromocytoma and parathyroid adenoma. This association sould be kept in mind in patients with NF1 in initial evaluation as well as during follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / complications
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / complications*
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Neurofibromatoses / complications*
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / complications
  • Pheochromocytoma / complications*
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Radionuclide Imaging