Frontiers in Endocrinology (Aug 2022)

A rare case report of multifocal para-aortic and para-vesical paragangliomas

  • San-Chao Xiong,
  • Xing-Peng Di,
  • Meng-Ni Zhang,
  • Kan Wu,
  • Xiang Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.946496
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13

Abstract

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BackgroundParagangliomas (PGLs) are uncommon tumors of uncertain malignant potential. Multifocal paragangliomas are scarcely reported in the literature.Case summaryA 25-year-old male patient was reported for the first time with multifocal para-aortic and para-vesical PGLs. The diagnosis was identified by blood catecholamine tests and enhanced CT scan and MIBG scintigraphy. A resection surgery was performed for treatment and the immunochemistry test of the tumors presented the features of PGL.ConclusionA case of multifocal para-aortic and para-vesical PGLs confirmed by the catecholamine test, enhanced CT, and MIBG scintigraphy is presented. The cooperation of experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, and endocrinologists was critical in treatment.

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