A giant malignant pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland: biologic time bomb

Abstract

BACKGROUND:Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of adrenal medulla and only 5-10% of pheochromocytoma are malignant. Surgical resection is the only mode of treatment .Methods:A case report with review of literature is presented in briefResults: Overall prognosis in benign case: 5 yr survival rate is >90% and in malignant case: about 40%