Incidentally discovered pheochromocytoma and aldosterone-producing adenoma in the same adrenal gland

Abstract

Simultaneous occurrence of pheochromocytoma and aldosterone-producing adrenocortical tumor has been rarely reported in patients with symptoms or findings suggestive for both neoplasms. Herein, we report and discuss on a challenging case of synchronous pheochromocytoma and aldosterone-producing adenoma incidentally detected in the same adrenal gland and documented by biochemical studies and pathological examination.

Keywords

• Pheochromocytoma
• aldosterone-producing adenoma
• endocrine neoplasia.