Article
[Pediatric pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: an update].
Bulletin du cancer - 1 Oct 2014
Garnier Sarah, Réguerre Yves, Orbach Daniel, Brugières Laurence, Kalfa Nicolas
Abstract excerpt
Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PHEO/PGL) are neuroendocrine tumors that arise from sympathetic and parasympathetic paraganglia. Although well described in the adult population, diagnosis and treatment of these exceptionally rare neoplasms remains poorly characterized in children. This article reviews recent advances in clinical presentation, genetics, biochemistry, imaging and treatment of children with...
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