Recurrent benign adrenal pheochromocytomas associated with hemihypertrophy.

We report a case of a female with hemihypertrophy, who developed five recurrences of pheochromocytomas until the age of 35. Timely follow-up of the patient's blood pressure assisted in early diagnosis and treatment of recurrent tumors. Recurrent benign pheochromocytomas should raise suspicion of a genetic syndrome.A pheochromocytoma at a young age has a high propensity to recur and strict follow-up is mandatory.

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Maria Pikilidou, Maria Yavropoulou, Marios Katsounaros. Recurrent benign adrenal pheochromocytomas associated with hemihypertrophy. Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports. 2014;2014:140041

PMID: 25136447

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