Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy

<h3>Rationale</h3><p dir="ltr">Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. Most pediatric PHEOs are functional tumors, and clinical manifestations are related to catecholamine hypersecretion and/or tumor mas...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Zlatan Zvizdic (9212371) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Mirsad Selimovic (16515276) (author), Amira Mesic (16515279) (author), Dusko Anic (16515282) (author), Verica Misanovic (16515285) (author), Faruk Skenderi (6616190) (author), Semir Vranic (3353012) (author)
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author2 Mirsad Selimovic (16515276)
Amira Mesic (16515279)
Dusko Anic (16515282)
Verica Misanovic (16515285)
Faruk Skenderi (6616190)
Semir Vranic (3353012)
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Mirsad Selimovic (16515276)
Amira Mesic (16515279)
Dusko Anic (16515282)
Verica Misanovic (16515285)
Faruk Skenderi (6616190)
Semir Vranic (3353012)
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Mirsad Selimovic (16515276)
Amira Mesic (16515279)
Dusko Anic (16515282)
Verica Misanovic (16515285)
Faruk Skenderi (6616190)
Semir Vranic (3353012)
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Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Oncology and carcinogenesis
adrenal gland
children
Pheochromocytoma
seizure
treatment
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
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description <h3>Rationale</h3><p dir="ltr">Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. Most pediatric PHEOs are functional tumors, and clinical manifestations are related to catecholamine hypersecretion and/or tumor mass effects.</p><h3>Patient concerns</h3><p dir="ltr">We report here a case of a 10-year-old boy with a highly functional adrenal PHEO detected after the evaluation of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in the patient. His vital signs at admission were: blood pressure up to 220/135 mm Hg; pulse, 112 beats/min; temperature, 37.4°C; respiratory rate, 22 breaths/min.</p><h3>Diagnosis</h3><p dir="ltr">A 24-hour urine collection for catecholamines test showed a marked increase in Vanillylmandelic acid levels (338.9 μmol/L). An abdominal magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well-defined left adrenal gland mass measuring ∼5 cm in its largest dimension.</p><h3>Interventions</h3><p dir="ltr">The mass was surgically removed, and histopathological examination revealed PHEO with low malignant potential (Adrenal Gland Scaled Score/PASS/ < 4).</p><h3>Outcomes</h3><p dir="ltr">The patient was discharged on the 10th postoperative day in good condition. At 24-month follow-up, the patient was doing well without complications such as tumor recurrence, elevated blood pressure, and seizure.</p><h3>Lessons</h3><p dir="ltr">PHEO should be considered in the differential diagnosis of children with seizures presenting in the emergency department. A multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of PHEO is also crucial for a successful outcome.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Medicine<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000024303" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000024303</a></p>
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spelling Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boyZlatan Zvizdic (9212371)Mirsad Selimovic (16515276)Amira Mesic (16515279)Dusko Anic (16515282)Verica Misanovic (16515285)Faruk Skenderi (6616190)Semir Vranic (3353012)Biomedical and clinical sciencesCardiovascular medicine and haematologyClinical sciencesOncology and carcinogenesisadrenal glandchildrenPheochromocytomaseizuretreatment<h3>Rationale</h3><p dir="ltr">Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. Most pediatric PHEOs are functional tumors, and clinical manifestations are related to catecholamine hypersecretion and/or tumor mass effects.</p><h3>Patient concerns</h3><p dir="ltr">We report here a case of a 10-year-old boy with a highly functional adrenal PHEO detected after the evaluation of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in the patient. His vital signs at admission were: blood pressure up to 220/135 mm Hg; pulse, 112 beats/min; temperature, 37.4°C; respiratory rate, 22 breaths/min.</p><h3>Diagnosis</h3><p dir="ltr">A 24-hour urine collection for catecholamines test showed a marked increase in Vanillylmandelic acid levels (338.9 μmol/L). An abdominal magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well-defined left adrenal gland mass measuring ∼5 cm in its largest dimension.</p><h3>Interventions</h3><p dir="ltr">The mass was surgically removed, and histopathological examination revealed PHEO with low malignant potential (Adrenal Gland Scaled Score/PASS/ < 4).</p><h3>Outcomes</h3><p dir="ltr">The patient was discharged on the 10th postoperative day in good condition. At 24-month follow-up, the patient was doing well without complications such as tumor recurrence, elevated blood pressure, and seizure.</p><h3>Lessons</h3><p dir="ltr">PHEO should be considered in the differential diagnosis of children with seizures presenting in the emergency department. A multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of PHEO is also crucial for a successful outcome.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Medicine<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000024303" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000024303</a></p>2021-01-29T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1097/md.0000000000024303https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Unexpected_adrenal_pheochromocytoma_associated_with_a_generalized_tonic-clonic_seizure_in_a_prepubertal_boy/23650467CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/236504672021-01-29T03:00:00Z
spellingShingle Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
Zlatan Zvizdic (9212371)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Oncology and carcinogenesis
adrenal gland
children
Pheochromocytoma
seizure
treatment
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title Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
title_full Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
title_fullStr Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
title_full_unstemmed Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
title_short Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
title_sort Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Oncology and carcinogenesis
adrenal gland
children
Pheochromocytoma
seizure
treatment