Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Presenting With Adrenal Pheochromocytoma

[Familial pheochromocytoma associated to neurofibromatosis type 1].

Giant pheochromocytoma in type 1 neurofibromatosis patient

Pheochromocytoma and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in a Patient with Hypertension

BACKGROUND Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an autosomal dominant condition that has a variety of clinical manifestations. Essential or secondary hypertension may be associated with neurofibromatosis. A rare finding is hypertension due to pheochromocytoma in patient with neurofibromatosis type 1. CASE REPORT We present a case with a 7-year medical history of hypertension which was poorly controlle...

Pheochromocytoma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1: concepts and current trends

BACKGROUND Neurofibromatosis Type 1(NF-1) has autosomal dominant inheritance with complete penetrance, variable expression and a high rate of new mutation. Pheochromocytoma occurs in 0.1%-5.7% of patients with NF-1. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 37-year-old patient with laparoscopically resected pheochromocytoma. He was investigated for hypertension, flushing and ectopic heart be...

Adrenal pheochromocytoma and jejunal neurofibroma in type 1 neurofibromatosis: report of a case.

INTRODUCTION Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), known as von Recklinghausen's disease, is characterized by presence of café au lait spots, and neurofibromas in the skin or along the course of peripheral nerves. Diagnosis, despite extreme clinical variability, is defined by established diagnostic criteria. Clinical status is frequently complicated by systemic disorders and neoplasias. CASE REPORT...