Multiple Lung Resections for Metastases from Pheochromocytoma to Reduce Catecholamine Production
oleh: Kaito Yano, MD, Yu Okubo, MD, Yuki Ishiguro, MD, Kyohei Masai, MD, Kaoru Kaseda, MD, Katsura Emoto, MD, Kazutoshi Miyashita, MD, Tomoyuki Hisihida, MD, Keisuke Asakura, MD
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2024-09-01 |
Deskripsi
A pheochromocytoma is a malignant tumor with metastatic potential. Moreover, the cardiovascular effects of abnormal amounts of catecholamines resulting from pheochromocytoma impact prognosis. Resection of the primary tumor is useful for reducing catecholamine production; however, the significance of resection of metastases remains unclear. Herein, we report a case in which multiple lung resections for metastases from pheochromocytoma were performed 5 years after primary tumor resection. Complete resection of 6 pulmonary lesions was achieved, maintaining reduced catecholamine levels and blood pressure without any sign of recurrence for a year.