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Discriminating pheochromocytomas from other adrenal lesions: the dilemma of elevated catecholamines.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Nov 2013
Carr Jennifer C, Spanheimer Philip M, Rajput Maheen, Dahdaleh Fadi S, Lal Geeta, Weigel Ronald J, Sugg Sonia L, Liao Junlin, Howe James R
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BACKGROUND: Screening tests for pheochromocytoma involve measuring levels of catecholamines in the urine or plasma, which have significant false-positive rates. We reviewed patients with adrenal masses and elevated levels of catecholamines to determine the value of different preoperative tests in diagnosing pheochromocytomas. METHODS: A retrospective chart review identified patients who underwent adrenalectomy...
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