Rare Case of Adrenal Tumor and Gastric Tumors in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis
Author Information
Author(s): Lisewski Dean, Ryan Simon, Lim Ee Mun, Frost Felicity, Nguyen Hieu
Primary Institution: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia
Hypothesis
This case report aims to explore the occurrence of composite adrenal pheochromocytoma and multiple gastric stromal tumors in a patient with von Recklinghausen's disease.
Conclusion
The study presents a unique case of an 82-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 who had both adrenal pheochromocytoma and multiple gastric stromal tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- Pheochromocytoma occurs in 1% of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1.
- Composite tumors in this syndrome are much rarer, with isolated case reports in the literature.
- The patient had elevated urinary catecholamine excretion, confirming the functional nature of the adrenal tumor.
- Pathological findings confirmed the presence of both pheochromocytoma and ganglioneuroma in the adrenal tumor.
Takeaway
This study is about an 82-year-old woman who had a rare combination of tumors related to a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies, biochemical investigations, and surgical procedures including laparoscopic left adrenalectomy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
An 82-year-old woman with a history of neurofibromatosis type 1.
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