A rare association of pheochromocytoma and thoracic paraganglioma: utility of 2D contrast enhanced echocardiography

Int J Cardiol. 2007 Apr 25;117(2):e66-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.11.133. Epub 2007 Feb 22.

Abstract

Pheochromocytomas with concomitant paragangliomas are very rare, particularly when the latter is located close to cardiac structures. We report a pheochromocytoma with an associated paraganglioma located adjacent to the left atrium as demonstrated by echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Echocardiography*
  • Female
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Paraganglioma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnostic imaging*