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Cortical-sparing adrenalectomy for patients with bilateral pheochromocytoma.
Surgery - 1 Dec 1996
Lee J E, Curley S A, Gagel R F, Evans D B, Hickey R C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bilateral pheochromocytomas are common in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2) and von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL). In an effort to avoid long-term steroid dependence and Addisonian crisis, we have performed cortical-sparing adrenalectomy in this patient population. METHODS: Retrospective chart review was completed for patients with MEN 2- or VHL-related pheochromocytomas who...
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