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Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Pheochromocytoma, cardiac neuroendocrine tumor
Definitions
- Tumors that arise from cardiac autonomic paraganglia
- 90% benign, ~ 1/3 hormonally active
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Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
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CLINICAL ISSUES
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Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
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Selected References
- Young PM et al: Computed tomography imaging of cardiac masses. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(1):75-84, 2019
- Romano S et al: Succinate dehydrogenase gene mutation with cardiac paraganglioma: multimodality imaging and pathological correlation. Eur Heart J. 38(23):1853-54, 2017
- Semionov A et al: Multimodality imaging of a cardiac paraganglioma. Radiol Case Rep. 11(4):277-81, 2016
- Khan MF et al: Cardiac paraganglioma: clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and factors affecting short and long-term outcomes. Int J Cardiol. 166(2):315-20, 2013
- Rajiah P et al: Computed tomography of cardiac and pericardiac masses. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 5(1):16-29, 2011
- Erickson D et al: Benign paragangliomas: clinical presentation and treatment outcomes in 236 patients. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 86(11):5210-6, 2001
- Araoz PA et al: CT and MR imaging of benign primary cardiac neoplasms with echocardiographic correlation. Radiographics. 20(5):1303-19, 2000
- Grebenc ML et al: Primary cardiac and pericardial neoplasms: radiologic-pathologic correlation. RadioGraphics. 20: 1073-1103, 2000
- Hamilton BH et al: Intrapericardial paragangliomas (pheochromocytomas): imaging features. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 168(1):109-13, 1997
- Jeevanandam V et al: Surgical management of cardiac pheochromocytoma. Resection versus transplantation. Ann Surg. 221(4):415-9, 1995
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Pheochromocytoma, cardiac neuroendocrine tumor
Definitions
- Tumors that arise from cardiac autonomic paraganglia
- 90% benign, ~ 1/3 hormonally active
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Young PM et al: Computed tomography imaging of cardiac masses. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(1):75-84, 2019
- Romano S et al: Succinate dehydrogenase gene mutation with cardiac paraganglioma: multimodality imaging and pathological correlation. Eur Heart J. 38(23):1853-54, 2017
- Semionov A et al: Multimodality imaging of a cardiac paraganglioma. Radiol Case Rep. 11(4):277-81, 2016
- Khan MF et al: Cardiac paraganglioma: clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and factors affecting short and long-term outcomes. Int J Cardiol. 166(2):315-20, 2013
- Rajiah P et al: Computed tomography of cardiac and pericardiac masses. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 5(1):16-29, 2011
- Erickson D et al: Benign paragangliomas: clinical presentation and treatment outcomes in 236 patients. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 86(11):5210-6, 2001
- Araoz PA et al: CT and MR imaging of benign primary cardiac neoplasms with echocardiographic correlation. Radiographics. 20(5):1303-19, 2000
- Grebenc ML et al: Primary cardiac and pericardial neoplasms: radiologic-pathologic correlation. RadioGraphics. 20: 1073-1103, 2000
- Hamilton BH et al: Intrapericardial paragangliomas (pheochromocytomas): imaging features. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 168(1):109-13, 1997
- Jeevanandam V et al: Surgical management of cardiac pheochromocytoma. Resection versus transplantation. Ann Surg. 221(4):415-9, 1995
