Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) as an optional treatment method on pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder

• DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.255
• Publication Date: 2013-04-15T18:54:13Z
• Authors: Sun Gook Ahn; Hoon Jang; Dong Seok Han; Jung Uee Lee; Seung Mo Yuk
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

Pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder is rare. We have experienced a case of unexpected pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder in a 45-year-old female. An ultrasonographic, computed tomography scan and cystoscopic examination showed a submucosal bladder mass. After transurethral resection of bladder tumour was performed, the bladder mass was confirmed as pheochromocytomaby a pathologist. After surgery, the patient underwent a subsequent pelvic magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and I131-methyliodobenzylguanidine (I131-MIBG). An image study showed no residual tumour sites and no lymphaticmetastasis. The patient has had no tumour recurrence and no voiding symptoms 3 years after the surgery.