Metastatic pheochromocytoma of the thoracic spinal extradural space: Case report and review of the literature
Kobe Journal of Medical Sciences, cilt.51, sa.4, ss.49-53, 2005 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2005
- Dergi Adı: Kobe Journal of Medical Sciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.49-53
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Epidural spinal metastasis, Malignant pheochromocytoma, Surgical removal
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In this case report, a thoracic extradural metastatic pheochromocytoma without bony invasion, is presented. The disease which has been identified with it's symptoms, bio-chemical features, radiological appearance, histological diagnosis has been discussed in comparison with malignant pheochromocytoma metastases in the literature. The origin of this tumor is the adrenal glands. Our review of the literature shows that tumor has primary metastasis in bony structures of the spine and then demonstrates secondary intraspinal invasion. This is the first case report of an epidural metastasis from malignant pheochromocytoma without a bony invasion.