ea0044p66 | Clinical biochemistry | SFEBES2016
Taylor David R
, Alexander Alex
, Schweitzer Adam
, Stone Colin
, Whitelaw Ben
, Aylwin Simon
, Vincent Royce P
Background: Phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumours arising from the adrenal medulla and paraganglia. Biochemical assessment relies on demonstrating elevated concentrations of catecholamines and their metabolites. Analytical methods for catecholamine and metanephrine measurement vary in sensitivity and specificity. We reviewed our biochemical work-up in order to optimise patient diagnosis.Methods: This retrospective au...