Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma: an unusual cause of deep vein thrombosis. Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter. [J Vasc Surg] Journal article

Title	Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma: an unusual cause of deep vein thrombosis.
Author(s)	Stevenson S, Ramani V, Nasim A
Institution	Department of Vascular Surgery, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, UK. stevenson785@aol.com
Source	J Vasc Surg 2005 Sep; 42(3):570-2.
MeSH	Diagnosis, Differential Humans Iliac Vein Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Para-Aortic Bodies Pheochromocytoma Phlebography Tomography, X-Ray Computed Venous Thrombosis
Abstract	We report a case of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma within the organ of Zuckerkandl that presented initially with a left iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis (DVT). At the time of presentation, the DVT was thought to be idiopathic as no underlying cause was detected. Subsequently, because of a series of medical events, the patient was further investigated. This led to a diagnosis of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma. We discuss the management of patients presenting with DVT, the nature of pheochromocytoma within the organ of Zuckerkandl, and problems relating to its diagnosis.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	16171610

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