Radiofrequency ablation of metastatic pheochromocytoma.
J Vasc Interv Radiol
; 20(11): 1483-90, 2009 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-19875067
ABSTRACT
In the present report on the preliminary safety and effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) ablation for pheochromocytoma metastases, seven metastases were treated in six patients (mean size, 3.4 cm; range, 2.2-6 cm). alpha- and beta-adrenergic and catecholamine synthesis inhibition and intraprocedural anesthesia monitoring were used. Safety was assessed by recording ablation-related complications. Complete ablation was defined as a lack of enhancement within the ablation zone on follow-up computed tomography. No serious adverse sequelae were observed. Complete ablation was achieved in six of seven metastases (mean follow-up, 12.3 months; range, 2.5-28 months). In conclusion, RF ablation may be safely performed for metastatic pheochromocytoma given careful attention to peri-procedural management.
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Assunto principal:
Feocromocitoma
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Neoplasias Ósseas
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Ablação por Cateter
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Neoplasias das Glândulas Suprarrenais
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article