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ea0022p455 | Endocrine tumours &amp; neoplasia (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

Clinical characteristics of incidentally discovered phaeochromocytomas

Gheorghiu Monica Livia , Baciu Ionela , Mangalagiu Mara , Banaru Ana , Poiana Catalina , Badiu Corin , Coculescu Mihai

Introduction: Phaeochromocytomas (PHEO) are tumours of the chromaffin cells and are usually detected due to the typical symptom triad including headache, palpitations and sweating associated with persistent and/or paroxysmal blood hypertension. An increasing proportion of PHEO is incidentally discovered upon abdominal imaging.Objective: To analyse the clinical characteristics of the incidentally discovered phaeochromocytomas.Method...