J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2024 Aug 31:dgae603. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgae603. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Catecholamine producing tumours of childhood include neuroblastic tumours, phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL). PPGL and neuroblastic tumours can arise in similar anatomical locations and clinical presentations can overlap resulting in diagnostic challenges. Distinguishing between these tumour types is critical as management and long-term surveillance strategies differ depending on the diagnosis. Herein we describe two clinical cases and illustrate key considerations in the diagnostic work up of a neuroblastoma versus PPGL for patients presenting with adrenal, pelvic, and retroperitoneal masses in childhood.
PMID:39215571 | DOI:10.1210/clinem/dgae603
