Endocrine Abstracts

Phaeochromocytoma is a common endocrinological diagnosis with an incidence of 1–2 per 10 000 people. Prompt evaluation and treatment leads to an excellent prognosis. Recurrence has been documented rarely (with literature reporting possibility of up to 8 years delay) and causes are generally attributed to inherited mutations, seeding during surgery or malignancy. Malignancy rates have been variable from 10% depending on site and mutations. In addition, the definition of ma...