1. Phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma.
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Tarling JA, Kumar R, Ward LJ, Boot C, and Wassif WS
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- Humans, Catecholamines metabolism, Pheochromocytoma diagnosis, Pheochromocytoma pathology, Adrenal Gland Neoplasms diagnosis, Adrenal Gland Neoplasms pathology, Adrenal Gland Neoplasms therapy, Paraganglioma diagnosis, Paraganglioma pathology
- Abstract
Phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas are rare catecholamine-producing neuroendocrine tumours which can potentially cause catastrophic crises with high morbidity and mortality. This best practice article considers the causes and presentation of such tumours, screening and diagnostic tests, management of these patients and consideration of family members at risk., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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- 2024
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