Inter-aorta-caval Located Tumor: A Case Report

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Demirağ M. K., Kahraman H., Erzurumlu K., Doyurgan O., Goksu U. A., Keçeligil H. T.

ANNALS OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, vol.17, no.3, pp.310-312, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.5761/atcs.cr.09.01496
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.310-312
  • Keywords: pheochromocytoma, aortography, surgery, RETROPERITONEAL PARAGANGLIOMA, PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A paraganglioma is a rare tumor that develops out of extra-adrenal chromaffin cells and pheochromocytomas originating from the adrenal medulla. Early diagnosis and surgical planning are crucial, since the tumor secretes catecholamine and is adjacent to large vessels in the abdomen. Furthermore, since complete resection improves the prognosis, we recommend a meticulous surgical technique. Here, we present a case of paraganglioma in a 32-year-old male patient who initially presented with a stomachache. After conducting the required tests, we resected the tumor that was pressing against the vena cava in the interaortocaval region.