Bladder paraganglioma: Case report and review of the literature

Pheochromocytoma is a tumor that originates from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla and is responsible for the production of catecholamines. However, when it occurs outside the adrenal glands, it is called a paraganglioma and accounts for 10%-15% of cases. In this report, we present the cas...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 213 - 217
Main Authors Pérez Barón, Laura, Guerrero Acosta, Nicolas, Granados González, Guillermo, Aldana, Juan Carlos, Mantilla Espinosa, Rodolfo, Carmona, German Andrés
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier 01.01.2024
Subjects
Bladder
Hypertension
Paraganglioma
Pelvic tumor
Pheochromocytoma
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Summary:Pheochromocytoma is a tumor that originates from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla and is responsible for the production of catecholamines. However, when it occurs outside the adrenal glands, it is called a paraganglioma and accounts for 10%-15% of cases. In this report, we present the case of a 27-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension, who presented hematuria and dizziness on urination with a diagnosis of bladder paraganglioma. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed the presence of a bladder tumor. Bladder paraganglioma is a rare condition, and understanding possible imaging findings is crucial to raising suspicion of this diagnosis and expanding our knowledge of this rare disease.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.10.021