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PRAP study - Partial versus radical adrenalectomy for hereditary pheochromocytomas

Xu Kai , Langenhuijsen Johannes , Vietor Charlotte , Feelders Richard , van Ginhoven Tessa , Elhassan Yasir , Bioletto Fabio , Parasiliticaprino Mirko , Zandee Wouter , Kruijff Schelto , AEkerstrom Tobias , Pamporaki Christina , Bechmann Nicole , Lussey-Lepoutre Charlotte , Canu Letizia , Steenaard Rebecca , Driessens Natacha , Velema Marieke , Dreijerink Koen , Engelsman Anton , Timmers Henri , de Laat Marieke

Introduction: Pheochromocytoma, a rare catecholamine-secreting adrenal tumor, can cause hypertension and life-threatening complications. Hereditary cases have an increased risk of developing bilateral disease. Standard treatment involves radical adrenalectomy, leading to adrenal insufficiency in bilateral cases. Partial adrenalectomy aims to preserve adrenal function but has higher recurrence rates. This study compares outcomes of partial vs radical adrenalectomy in hereditary...

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PRAP study - Partial versus radical adrenalectomy for hereditary pheochromocytomas

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