Localization of ectopic pheochromocytomas by magnetic resonance imaging

John F. Schmedtje; Steven Sax; James L. Pool; Richard A. Goldfarb; Edward B. Nelson

doi:10.1016/0002-9343(87)90912-0

Localization of ectopic pheochromocytomas by magnetic resonance imaging

John F. Schmedtje, Steven Sax, James L. Pool, Richard A. Goldfarb, Edward B. Nelson

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was utilized to localize ectopic pheochromocytomas in two patients. In both cases, MRI proved superior to computer tomography. Differentiation from surrounding tissue was excellent. MRI permits spatial localization and by assessment of signal contrast intensity provides a suggestion as to the characteristics of the tumor without the use of invasive procedures or intravenous injections. MRI should be considered as an alternative to computed tomography when evaluating patients with a suspected pheochromocytoma.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	770-772
Number of pages	3
Journal	The American journal of medicine
Volume	83
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9343(87)90912-0
State	Published - Oct 1987

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