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This is pheochromocytoma.[1] Now this is a second article on pheochromocytoma.[2] Now I will re-use the first article. [1]

Pheochromocytoma (PHEO or PCC) is a rare, chromaffin cell tumor of the adrenal medulla. When a tumor composed of the same cells as a pheochromocytoma develops outside the adrenal gland, it is referred to as a paraganglioma. [3] These neuroendocrine tumors are capable of producing and releasing massive amounts of catecholamines, which result in the most common symptoms, including hypertension (high blood pressure), tachycardia (fast heart rate), and diaphoresis (sweating). [4] However, not all of these tumors will secrete catecholamines. Those that do not are referred to as biochemically silent, and a predominately located in the head and neck. [5] While patients with biochemically silent disease will not suffer from the typical disease manifestations described above, the tumors grow and compress the surrounding structures of the head and neck, and can result in pulsatile tinnitus (ringing of the ear), hearing loss, aural fullness, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), and hoarseness. [6] While tumors of the head and neck are parasympathetic, their sympathetic counterparts are predominantly located in the abdomen and pelvis, particularly concentrated at the Organ of Zuckerkandl.


The signs and symptoms of a pheochromocytoma are those related to sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity.[7] The classic triad includes headaches (likely related to elevated blood pressure, or hypertension), tachycardia/elevated heart rate, and diaphoresis (excessive sweating, particularly at night). However, patients are unlikely to experience continuous symptoms. Due to the paroxysmal nature of catecholamine synthesis and release, patients may experience "attacks" or "spells" where they are suddenly overwhelmed with signs and symptoms of their tumor. [8] Attacks can occur spontaneously (without warning) or may be triggered by a variety of pharmaceutical agents, foods, intraoperative tumor manipulation, intubation, or during anesthetic induction.[9]

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Lifestyle, Medication, and Diet-Indued Catecholamine Surges [9]
Lifestyle Medications Diet
Physical Exertion Histamine Cheese
Anxiety/Stress Metoclopramide Fermented wine/beer
Trauma/Pain Glucagon Tomatoes
Micturition ACTH Coffee/Beans

While the above symptoms are classic, other common clinical manifestations have been reported and include (in no particular order)[4][9]


Complications

While the symptoms of a pheochromocytoma are quite common, the disease is often referred to as "the great mimic." [11] Literature reports that just 0.1% of patients with hypertension are diagnosed with this rare endocrine disorder and symptomatic patients are often mistaken for much more common diseases. [12] As symptoms are often paroxysmal (episodic/sporadic), patients may not immediately seek treatment as the problem "disappears on its own." Furthermore, when pictured in the ideal clinical scenario (an older woman in her mid-50s), the spontaneous attacks of flushing, sweating, and a racing heart may be mistaken for pre-menopausal related hot-flashes. Unmanaged pheochromocytoma is dangerous and can lead to serious complications, including death. The cardiovascular system is the most commonly involved. [13][14][15]

Cardiovascular System

  1. Hypertensive Crisis: Pheochromocytoma-related hypertensive emergencies are one of the most feared clinical manifestations. Attacks are random and may occur secondary to a trigger (see Signs and Symptoms above) or spontaneously after a catecholamine surge. [16] The prevailing symptom is elevated systolic blood pressure (> 200 mmHg) that is unresponsive to traditional treatment regimens and threatens end-organ damage. [17] Patients require immediate, life-saving treatment to prevent further damage to other organs and/or death.
  2. Myocardial Ischemia/Infarction: A heart attack is often caused by a significant build-up of plaque (atherosclerosis) in the coronary vessels. Patients with pheochromocytoma present with myocardial infarctions despite an overall lack of plaque build-up, indicating a different mechanism for the myocardial infarction. Current research hypothesizes that the tumor secretes massive amounts of catecholamines, which directly interact with myocardial (heart) tissue and exert negative effects including oxygen deprivation, leading to accelerated scarring and cell death. [17]
  3. Toxic Myocarditis: Even in patients without myocardial damage, excessive catecholamines can result in abnormal ST changes on an ECG. Norepinephrine (a catecholamine) is hypothesized to resulted in damaged cardiac tissue by inhibiting coronary blood flow and depriving cells of oxygen, thus resulting in ischemic tissue.[18] Fortunately, following tumor excision and the subsequent quelling of catecholamines, the damage has been proven reversible.
  4. Cardiomyopathy: Pheochromocytoma's have been implicated in various types of cardiomyopathy, including (myocarditis, see above), dilated cardiomyopathy, and stress-induced or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. [19] As with the other cardiovascular-related complications, excess catecholamines are responsible for the increased myocardial burden and significant physiologic stress. [20] Current literature indicates that most of the catecholamine-induced damage is reversible, thereby strengthening the argument for early and accurate diagnosis in order to allow for cardiac remodeling and prevent further destruction.[19][20]
  5. Arrhythmias: Sinus tachycardia is the most common abnormal heart rhythm associated with a pheochromocytoma and is experienced by patients as the feeling of a "fluttering heart" or palpitations.[17] Many other tachyarrhythmia's (fast heart rate) have been reported.

Nervous System

  1. Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke): Multiple reports have detailed transient ischemic attacks or strokes in patients with a pheochromocytoma. [21][22][23][24][25][26][27] In a study of 130 patients with pheochromocytoma, 7 patients were diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (the neurologic deficit completely resolved) and 3 patients experienced a stroke with persistent symptoms. [28]
  2. Headache: Headaches are one of the core clinical manifestations of a pheochromocytoma and can result in debilitating pain. The majority of studied patients report their pain began and ended abruptly without warning and described the pain as a severe, bilateral throbbing (although the scale of severity was not published). While 71% of the studied patients reported headaches, just over 20% of the affected patients endorsed associated nausea, vomiting, photophobia, or phonophobia, which are typically associated with migraines.[29]

Urinary System

  1. Acute Renal Failure: Several reports have detailed rhabdomyolysis (rapid skeletal muscle breakdown) leading to acute kidney injury and the need for transient dialysis in the undiagnosed pheochromocytoma patient as their primary presenting symptom. [30][31][32][33] Kidney failure is brought about by catecholamine-induced muscle injury. Norepinephrine causes vessels to narrow, thereby limiting blood flow and inducing ischemia.

Multiple Organ Dysfunction System (MODS)[34]: Caused by an elevated inflammatory response, multiple organ dysfunction is a severe, life-threatening emergency with increasing mortality based on the number of systems involved.[35] Pheochromocytoma-related MODS is associated with multiple organ failure, hyperthermia > 40 degrees Celsius, neurologic manifestations, and cardiovascular instability resulting in either hypo or hypertension.[36] In contrast to a hypertensive crisis, pheochromocytoma-associated MODS may not respond to traditional alpha-receptor agents and may require emergent surgical excision if clinical stability is not achieved.

Genetics

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Current estimates predict that upwards of 40% of all pheochromocytomas are related to an inherited germline susceptibility mutation. Of the remaining 60% of tumors, more than 30% are associated with a somatic mutation. Given the high association with genetic inheritance, the United States Endocrine Society recommends that all patients diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma undergo an evaluation with a genetic counselor to consider genetic testing. The most recent data indicates that there are 25 pheochromocytoma susceptibility genes; however, just 12 are recognized as part of a well-known syndrome. Determining the genetic status of a pheochromocytoma patient is crucial - each gene is inherited in a different pattern, associated with specific disease characteristics, and may respond more favorably to certain treatment options. Furthermore, early identification can guide physicians on screening recommendations for first degree relatives of patients with pheochromocytoma. There is no current consensus for how and when asymptomatic carriers (individual who has a genetic variant associated with pheochromocytoma, but no current evidence of disease) should be evaluated. Conversations should occur at an individual level with the patient and their provider to develop a personalized screening plan that alternates between a biochemical (blood work) evaluation and whole-body imaging to monitor disease progression.


Pediatric Considerations[edit]

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When pursuing genetic evaluation in a child, it is important to consider several additional guidelines to maintain the emotional and psychological well-being of the minor. Proper screening includes a multidisciplinary team (endocrinologist, oncologist, psychologist, geneticist, parent, and child) where the primary focus is ensuring the pediatric patient is supported during this time.

  • If at all possible, avoid testing around family observed days of celebration; a positive result may mask the happiness associated with these events in the future
  • If at all possible, avoid testing siblings at the same time. While convenient, each child may receive a different result. Testing one pediatric patient at a time allows the family to narrow their focus when results are returned and support each sibling individually
  • Allow each child the opportunity to ask questions and process the results. Consider that even a negative result may be upsetting if their sibling was positive and they are struggling to understand the difference and what this means for their futures


Hereditary Syndromes[edit]

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The following table(s) detail the clinical characteristics of the well-known hereditary pheochromocytoma gene variants

Classic Pheochromocytoma Tumor Syndromes
Gene Inheritance Penetrance Metastatic Potential 1o Disease Characteristics
MEN2 RET Autosomal Dominant 40-50% <5% Medullary thyroid carcinoma, hyperparathyroidism, marfanoid habitus, pheochromocytoma
VHL VHL 10-30% 5% Renal cell carcinoma, pancreatic NET, retinal and CNS hemangioblastoma, pheochromocytoma
NF1 NF1 1-5% 12% Neurofibromas, cafe-au-lait macules, lisch nodules, cognitive impairment, pheochromocytoma

MEN2 (Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia-2); VHL (von-Hippel Lindau); NF1 (Neurofibromatosis-1); NET (Neuroendocrine Tumor); CNS (Central Nervous System)

Hereditary Paraganglioma Syndromes (SDHx)
Gene Inheritance Penetrance Metastatic Potential 1o Disease Characteristics
PGL1 SDHD Autosomal Dominant

Paternal Inheritance

90% <5% Head and neck paraganglioma, pheochromocytoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor
PGL2 SDHAF2 100% Low Head and neck paraganglioma
PGL3 SDHC Autosomal Dominant Inconsistent Inconsistent Pheochromocytoma, head and neck paraganglioma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor
PGL4 SDHB 30-50% 30-70% Head and neck paraganglioma, pheochromocytoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor
PGL5 SDHA 10-15% Low Pheochromocytoma, head and neck paraganglioma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor

SDHx (Succinate Dehydrogenase Subunit x)

Other Pheochromocytoma Gene Mutations
Inheritance Penetrance Metastatic Potential 1o Disease Characteristics
MAX Autosomal Dominant Inconsistent <5% Bilateral pheochromocytoma
TMEM127 Inconsistent Low Pheochromocytoma, head and neck paraganglioma

MAX (MYC Associated Factor X); TMEM127 (Transmembrane Protein 127)

Other Gene Variants[edit]

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There have been several published reports of other, rare pheochromocytoma-associated susceptibility genes:

  1. Pacak-Zhuang Syndrome
  2. Pheochromocytoma and Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
    • H3 histone, family 3A (H3F3A), post-zygotic G34W
    • Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma
  3. Carney Triad
  4. Carney-Stratakis Syndrome

Several additional gene variants have been described, but the provided information is inconsistent and a consensus has not been reached in the community if these mutations are truly pheochromocytoma susceptibility genes.

Diagnosis

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Differential[edit]

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If a patient has the characteristic signs and symptoms of a pheochromocytoma and the decision is made to pursue additional biochemical (blood work) evaluation, the differential diagnosis is important as it is more likely to be something other than a pheochromocytoma given the relative frequency of 0.8 per 100,000 person-years.

Differential Diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma by System
Endocrine Cardiovascular Neurologic Psychiatric Other
Hyperthyroidism Heart Failure Migraine Anxiety Porphyria
Carcinoid Syndrome Arrhythmias Stroke Panic Disorder Medications3
Hypoglycemia Ischemic Heart Disease Epilepsy Substance Use1
Menopausal Syndrome Baroreflex Failure Meningioma Factious Disorder2
Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma - POTS -

Adopted from Lenders et al., Phaeochromocytoma. The Lancet. 366(9486; 665-675.

1Cocaine; 2Misuse of over-the-counter medications like Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed®) that are sympathomimetics; 3Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Clonidine Withdrawal

Biochemical Evaluation[edit]

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Gold Standard[edit]

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Elevated plasma free metanephrines is considered the gold standard diagnosis for pheochromocytoma. Over 10 studies have confirmed that the sensitivity and specificity of this test is 97% and 93% respectively; however, there is still concern for false positive results in the correct clinical scenario. When interpreting a biochemical analysis for pheochromocytoma, the provider must pay close attention to the (1) conditions of the collection, (2) all medications the patient is taking, and (3) their diet.

  1. Conditions of Collection: Unlike many routine laboratory tests that can be drawn at a moments notice, there are several recommendations that should be followed to ensure the ideal conditions and an accurate sample. Current research indicates that blood work should only be drawn after a patient has been resting supine (flat on their back) for 30 minutes before collection. Specific supine reference values should be used in this scenario. Ensuring these conditions is difficult and may be cost-prohibitive at most institutions. In these cases, a rested, supine draw can be repeated following a positive result in a seated position to eliminate false-positive results.
  2. Pharmaceutical Interference: Many prescription, over-the-counter, and illicit substances can interfere with the proper collection of plasma metanephrines and lead to false-positive results. Providers should review a patient's medication list in-detail and have a discussion if temporarily discontinuing any of the interfering medications is possible. The most reported medications to result in falsely elevated metanephrines include: β-adrenoceptor blockers, phenoxybenzamine, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and methyldopa. As the majority of these medications are commonly prescribed for psychiatric conditions, a conversation with the prescriber may be necessary fo facilitate alternative therapeutic options while the patient is undergoing evaluation for a pheochromocytoma. After any possible prescription medications have been held, it is important to review any over-the-counter medications/supplements as well as the commonly used acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine cause false elevations in metanephrine levels. Finally, it is important to have open, non-judgemental discussions about the patient's recreational substance use. Amphetamines, nicotine, and cocaine can result in marked plasma norepinephrine levels.
  3. Lifestyle and Diet: As with most lab work, the patient should refrain from eating (fasting) after midnight the night prior to their collection. However, there are further recommendations specific to a metanephrines collection, including abstaining from nicotine, alcohol, and exercise for at least 12 hours prior to their lab draw. Patient's should also avoid catecholamine-containing foods (fruits, fruit drinks, chocolate, caffeine, tomatoes, beans, nuts, and potatoes) for a minimum of 24 hours prior to collection.

While the above (3) conditions are likely to contribute to false-positive results if not controlled for, any value greater than 3 to 4 times the upper reference limit of normal should be considered diagnostic for a pheochromocytoma.

Alternative Tests[edit]

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EpinephrineNorepinephrine Twenty-four hour urinary metanephrines are an acceptable alternative if the plasma test is unavailable. Other additional biomarkers can be helpful to aid in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma as well, most notable is Chromogranin A. In comparison to the specificity of elevated catecholamines in the pheochromocytoma patient, chromogranin A is a non-specific polypeptide that is high in a variety of neuroendocrine tumors. However, a 2006 report from Italy found that over 90% of studied pheochromocytoma patients demonstrated elevated chromogranin A levels. If metanephrine values are equivocal, chromogranin A can be used as an adjunct marker to predict the presence of a tumor.

Borderline elevated metanephrines present a diagnostic challenge to the physician - the first step is to repeat the labs, taking extra precautions to follow the gold standard diagnosis described above, including the conditions of collection, pharmaceutical interference, and any potential diet and lifestyle habits that could alter the results. If the offending medications cannot be discontinued or repeated labs remained the same, consider administering a clonidine suppression test. In the 1970s, the drug clonidine hydrocloride swept the market as a novel agent for hypertension; however, the reported side-effects (nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dryness of the eyes and mouth, constipation, and generalized weakness) limit compliance and have vastly diminished prescriptions. While the adverse side-effects with clonidine are inconvenient, the most dangerous aspect of clonidine is withdrawal rebound hypertension - that is, when the medicine is abruptly discontinued, blood pressure may rapidly return or surpass the original value. However, a one-time, weight-based dose can be utilized in limited settings to help determine disease status. After fasting overnight, patient's will present to their testing site for a baseline metanephrines blood draw and clonidine administration. They will remain supine for (3) hours and a repeat blood draw will be taken. A positive result (indicating a pheochromocytoma) will occur if the plasma metanephrine levels remain elevated after clonidine is given. If the results are the same or fall, the test is negative and the patient does not have a pheochromocytoma. It is important to note that if a patient does not have a pheochromocytoma, they may become extremely hypotensive following clonidine. Patient's should not depend on themselves for transport following this test.

Plasma methoxytyramine is a breakdown product of the catecholamine, dopamine. Paragangliomas of the head and neck commonly secrete dopamine, but are referred to as "biochemically silent" because they do not cause the characteristic symptoms associated with a pheochromocytoma. However, methoxytyramine can be utilized to detect the tumors of the head and neck. Further research indicates that the biomarker is also a useful indicator of metastatic disease - which is the only current biochemical evidence of metastases to date.

Biochemical Phenotypes[edit]

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While diagnostic, laboratory values can also provide physician's with important information about the type, location, size, and associated tumor genotype. There are (3) major, well-recognized biochemical phenotypes that can be used by heath care providers to direct patient care.

  1. Adrenergic (Epinephrine and metanephrine)
    • More likely to indicate an adrenal tumor
    • When plasma metanephrine levels were elevated to greater than 15% of the combined levels of normetanephrine and metanephrine, an adrenal tumor or a recurrence of an adrenal tumor that had already been excised can be predicted
    • Patients are more likely to present with the classic, paroxysmal (episodic) symptoms described above
  2. Noradrengeric (Norepinephrine and normetanephrine)
    • More likely to indicate an extra-adrenal tumor
    • Patients are more likely to present with continuous, persistent pheochromocytoma-related symptoms (hypertension and tachycardia) compared to those that are classically episode with an adrenergic phenotype
    • Common in patients with von-Hippel Lindau and succinate dehydrogenase subunit X genetic variants
  3. Dopaminergic (Dopamine and 3-methoxytyramine)
    • More likely to indicate an extra-adrenal tumor of the head and neck
    • Patients are more likely to be asymptomatic; however, they may present with non-specific signs of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss secondary to the stimulation of dopamine receptors throughout the gastrointestinal tract
    • Particularly prevalent in patients with succinate dehydrogenase subunit B genetic variants

Across both an adrenergic and a noradrenergic phenotype, the greater the sum of plasma or urinary concentrations of metanephrine and normetanephrine, the larger the expected tumor diameter.

Tumor Localization

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Anatomic Imaging

Anatomic imaging refers to computed tomography (CT) [CAT scan] or magnetic resonance imaging (MR) scans. These imaging modalities serve to initially locate the tumor and provide detailed information about size, morphology, and structural relation to adjacent internal structures.[37] Traditionally, a patient presents to their physician for symptoms concerning for a pheochromocytoma, which prompts a biochemical evaluation. If the results are positive, the patient is referred for anatomic imaging with a CT or MR scan. However, as anatomic imaging becomes more readily available, patients are referred to an endocrinologist after an incidental (unanticipated finding) adrenal nodule is found on a scan ordered for another reason.[38] For example, "Patient M" presents to his local emergency room for abdominal pain and a CT is ordered to rule-out appendicitis; however, the radiologist notes there is a 3.5 centimeter right adrenal mass.

While there has not been a consensus on if CT or MR is the preferred imaging modality in pheochromocytoma, each method has its associated strengths and weaknesses. As CT expose the patient to ionizing radiation, MR is preferred in children and pregnant women.[39] Furthermore, the intravenous contrast used in CT can cause kidney damage and should therefore be avoided in patients with pre-existing damage.[40] However, patients who struggle with being in confined spaces for extended periods of time (claustrophobia) cannot often tolerate an MR as the machine is close-ended compared to the open-ended design of a CT.[41] When patients become anxious and begin to move in the machine, this causes motion artifact, which occurs less in CT-based images.[42]

Compared to CT and MR, ultrasound is not a preferred imaging modality and should be avoided in the pheochromocytoma patient. However, in specific patient populations where avoid ionizing radiation is the top priority (children, pregnant women), ultrasound can be used as an adjunct method when MR may be unavailable or the patient is unable to complete the scan. Furthermore, if an acute adrenal hemorrhage is suspected in a pheochromocytoma patient, ultrasound is a quick, painless, radiation-less, and cheap modality for a "first-pass" before the above imaging modalities or surgery is used to confirm the diagnosis.[43]

A: Computed Tomography. Patient lies on the table (screen left) and is maneuvered through the machine (screen left) to obtain images. The machine is shaped like a donut, with the patient passing through the center. The machine is "open-ended," which increases patient comfort.

B: Magnetic Resonance. Patient lies on the table and is completely inserted into the machine. The machine is shaped like a tube and is not open-ended, which makes some patients feel claustrophobic.

C: Ultrasound. The ultrasound probe is covered in jelly and placed directly on the patient. Images are immediately available and cause no discomfort to the patient.

Functional Imaging

The imaging modalities discussed below are for tumor characterization, confirmation of metastatic disease, and treatment planning - they are not used to discern tumor location or help the surgical team prepare for excision.[44] For most pheochromocytoma patients, functional imaging will follow a CT or MR. If anatomic imaging only demonstrates an adrenal tumor without evidence of disease anywhere else in the body and the metanephrine levels are overtly elevated, functional imaging can be foregone in favor of prompt surgical excision.[39] Over the last decade, there have been four functional techniques used to evaluate the pheochromocytoma patient (1) 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET), commonly referred to as the PET scan, (2) iodine-123 meta-iodobenzylguanadine (123I-MIBG), (3) 18F-flurodihydroxyphenylalanine (18F-FDOPA), and (4) 68Ga-DOTA coupled somatostatin analogs (68Ga-DOTA). From this point forward, these imaging modalities will be referred to in their abbreviated names found in parentheses.

MIBG Scintigraphy - the pheochromocytoma is appreciated in the left panel on the right side of the screen (right panel; left side of the screen) as the darkened circle towards the abdomen. The darkened structure at the head of the patient is the thyroid gland, while the darkened structure in the pelvis of the patient is the bladder. This is normal physiologic uptake.

The first functional imaging technique utilized in pheochromocytoma patients was 123I-MIBG scintigraphy (Image Right). Given the compounds similar structure to the catecholamine norepinephrine (secreted by pheochromocytomas), MIBG was well-suited for uptake by most neuroendocrine tumors.[45] Furthermore, if a patient was found to be positive on an MIBG scan, they were eligible for MIBG treatment, offering additional avenues for those suffering from widespread metastatic disease.[46] However, further investigation revealed that while MIBG excelled with adrenal lesions, it was far less superior in patients with extra-adrenal paragangliomas, particularly with specific genetic variants like succinate dehydrogenase subunit X (SDHx).[47] As the positron emission tomography scans were developed, MIBG has slowly loss its favor for the pheochromocytoma patient. [47]

FDG PET -

Of the four above mentioned modalities, 18F-FDG PET is the most common and readily available functional imaging technique at most hospital systems, but the least-specific to neuroendocrine tumors (Image Left). In 2012, over 200 patients participated in a trial that compared the current gold standard of the time (MIBG/CT/MRI) to the novel FDG PET.[48] Compared to its functional counterpart, FDG outperformed MIBG in detecting soft-tissue and bone metastases with a higher specificity in patients with biochemically active tumors.[48]

Following the development of FDG-PET, neuroendocrine-specific PET scans began to emerge. One of the first favorable imaging modalities was 18F-FDOPA, which demonstrated a high sensitivity in detecting head and neck paragangliomas as well as non-metastatic disease outside of the head and neck.[47] Unfortunately, in cases of metastatic disease, particularly related to succinate dehydrogenase subunit B (SDHB) mutations, 18F-FDOPA fell inferior to the traditional FDG-PET.[49] However, for patients with genetic variants in other pheochromocytoma-susceptibility genes (NF1, VHL, RET) 18F-FDOPA has become the preferred radiopharmaceutical agent.[50]

The newest PET modality involves somatostatin receptor type two receptor imaging with 68Ga-DOTA analogues.[42] Over the last decade, further research continues to indicate the superiority of this functional imaging modality in a wide-range of clinical scenarios, even surpassing anatomic imaging (CT/MR) in pediatric patients with succinate dehydrogenase (SDHx) mutations.[51] While FDOPA inconsistently detected metastatic disease, 68Ga-DOTA analogues have demonstrated superior localization of metastatic pheochromocytoma.[52] When directly compared in a head-to-head study, 68Ga-DOTA analogues outperformed FDOPA, particularly in the detection of metastatic bone lesions.[53] An additional benefit of the DOTA analogues is the ability for treatment with peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, which will be discussed in the treatment section below.

Treatment

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Surgery

Surgical resection remains the only curative option for pheochromocytoma.[54] A successful excision is a multidisciplinary effort involving the endocrinologist and the patient pre-operatively (discussed below) and the surgical team and anesthesiologist intraoperatively. Without frequent and adequate communication between all of the above mentioned teams, a favorable outcome is much more difficult.[54] The United States Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline for pheochromocytoma currently recommends a laparoscopic adrenalectomy (minimally invasive technique) for most adrenal tumors, unless they are invasive or are larger than 6.0 centimeters.[55] It is important to note that larger tumors can be attempted with a minimally invasive approach, but the team should be prepared to convert to an open procedure if necessary.[56] An open procedure (traditional surgical technique) is currently preferred for extra-adrenal disease, unless the tumor is small, non-invasive, and in an easy to maneuver location. While previous data indicated the need for a minimally invasive approach with malignant and/or metastatic disease, current research indicates a successful operation is feasible and results in a shorter hospital stay. [57] Literature within the last decade has also demonstrated that the robotic technique can successfully be utilized for adrenal tumors.[58] In 2013, a surgical team at the Cleveland Clinic were the first to directly compare laparoscopic to robotic adrenalectomy techniques and reported that the robotic approach resulted in lower morbidity, less reported postoperative pain, and a shorter duration to discharge.[59].

Typically, a complete or total adrenalectomy is performed; however, a technique referred to as "cortical-sparing" can leave a remnant (piece) of the adrenal gland in hopes of avoiding life-long steroid replacement if the left and right adrenal glands need to be removed.[60] The issue is particularly important in patients with MEN and VHL-related disease, which has a higher chance of bilateral pheochromocytomas.[61] Of course, the risk of leaving adrenal tissue is recurrent disease (tumor comes back). A 2019 cohort study reported that despite a 13% recurrent rate in patients who underwent a cortical-sparing adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma, there was no decreased survival compared to their total adrenalectomy counterparts.[60]

A: Axial computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen. White arrow (screen left) indicates the left adrenal gland with a pheochromocytoma

B: Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery technique. The surgical team (screen left) work with instruments that are placed through several ports. One of the instruments is a camera, which projects the intra-abdominal images onto a screen within the operating room (screen right)

C: Robotic surgery technique. The lead surgeon (screen left) sits at the consul, which is completely removed from the patient. The surgeon controls several joysticks and foot pedals that are connected to the robotic arms (screen right). The robotic arms are assisted by other surgical staff

D: Gross resection of a bilateral adrenalectomy for MEN2A-related pheochromocytoma

E: Pathological pheochroocytoma surgical resection


Preoperative Blockade

Arguably, the most important part of a pheochromocytoma surgical plan is an adequate pre-operative blockade. Excess catecholamines have been described as a dormant volcano, ready to erupt at any time, wreaking catastrophic havoc on the body.[62] While the an eruption can occur at any time, two of the most common triggers are anesthesia and direct tumor manipulation, making surgery one of the most dangerous times for a pheochromocytoma patient if not properly prepared.[63] In order to help circumvent a catecholamine-crisis, the United States Endocrine Society recommends that all patients with functional (hormonally active) tumors be started on an pre-operative alpha-adrenoceptor blockade a minimum of seven days prior to surgery.[55] There are several medication options depending on the clinical scenario, each with their own associated strengths and weaknesses.

Alpha Blockade

If the patient's blood pressure is moderately elevated, a selective, short-acting alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonist (doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin) is the preferred agent.[62] However, the patient should be warned about the potential side-effect known as "the first-dose phenomenon." When patients are initially exposed to one of the above agents, they may become lightheaded, dizzy, and nauseous, particularly when transferring from a seated to standing position due to a rapid decrease in blood pressure.[64] These effects will decrease with time, but providers can try to avoid them by starting at a low-dose and slowly increasing until they reach their desired amount. In patient's with uncontrolled hypertension, the non-selective alpha-1 and 2 adrenoceptor antagonist (phenoxybenzamine) should be utilized.[62] Unfortunately, compared to the selective agents listed above, phenoxybenzamine is much more expensive and may not be readily available to some patients. Common side-effects include dry mouth, nasal congestion, and impaired male ejaculation, all of which do not cease with time and may limit patient compliance.[65] While uncommon, patients may have a hormonally-active pheochromocytoma and a normal blood pressure. If this is the case, a small dose of a calcium-channel blocker (amlodipine) may be used pre-operatively.[66] This will not drastically lower the patients blood pressure and make them hypotensive, but it will assist the surgical and anesthesia teams if there is hemodynamic instability during the operation.

Beta Blockade

An elevated heart rate (tachycardia) and the feeling of a racing heart (palpitations) may follow after initiating an alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist. If that is the case, a beta-adrenoceptor antagonist is then prescribed to control the heart rate.[62] Just as with the alpha antagonists, there are selective (beta-1) and non-selective (beta-1 and beta-2) adrenoceptor antagonists. The selective agents (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol) are preferred to the non-selective agents.[62]

There are several (labetalol, carvedilol) combined alpha-beta-adrenoceptor antagonists. These agents should be avoided whenever possible as there is upwards of seven times more beta-adrenoceptor antagonism than alpha, which can worsen hypertension and lead to a catecholamine crisis.[67]

Complications

It is important that a beta-adrenoceptor antagonist is never given alone in a pheochromocytoma patient - this can lead to catastrophic consequences.[68] In 1995, a team of physicians from London described the unfortunate death of a recently diagnosed pheochromocytoma patient after initiation of propranolol, a non-selective beta blocker. She quickly developed a hypertensive crisis leading to shock, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and dense right hemiplegia. Despite the team's best resuscitative efforts, she never regained consciousness and eventually died several days later.[69] This complication is related to the impact that alpha and beta-adrenoceptor antagonists have on blood vessels combined with the actions of catecholamines. The normal blood vessel is open, allowing for adequate blood flow. When catecholamines activate the alpha receptor, the vessel constricts (gets smaller), which results in hypertension.[70] However, when catecholamines active the beta receptor, the blood vessel dilates (gets larger) and allows for increased blood flow, reducing the blood pressure.[71] If a pheochromocytoma patient is only started on a beta-adrenoceptor antagonist, this reverses the protective vasodilation and worsens the patients hypertension.

Controversy

While the pre-operative alpha and beta blockade discussed above is overwhelmingly recognized as the standard of care, particularly in the United States, for the pheochromocytoma patient, there has been discussion at the international level if a blockade is necessary. In 2017, a team of researchers from Germany published an observational case series that called into question the current recommendations for a blockade.[72] Their study looked at the intraoperative maximal systolic arterial pressure in patients with and without an alpha-adrenoceptor blockade and found no difference in complications between the two groups.[72] The following year, a group from France published an article of a similar spirit and warned that waiting an entire week to begin a blockade could put the patient at risk. They called for immediate surgical intervention with an experienced anesthesiology team and felt this would mitigate any intraoperative catecholamine crisis.[73] These articles resulted in rebuttals[74][75] from research teams in the United States, but the discussion is still ongoing.

Fluid Status

Excess catecholamines cause a decrease in the total blood volume, making a patient vulnerable to hypotension during the operation[76]. Therefore, a high-sodium diet with adequate fluid intake should be encouraged prior to surgery.[77] Some institutions in the United States will even admit patients the night prior to surgery for intravenous fluid replacement starting at midnight until the time of the operation.[62] However, one research study reported no difference in mortality in patients treated with preoperative intravenous fluids compared to those who did not.[78]

In a 2010 report from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angelos, California, nearly all of the forty surveyed endocrinologists indicated the importance of preoperative volume resuscitation (having the patient take in plenty of fluids prior to surgery). However, after reviewing their patient data, over 60% of the same physicians failed to discuss salt-loading and adequate hydration.[79] Interestingly, when the patients were stratified by age, those that were younger received the advice to hydrate, but older patients did not. It was hypothesized that the providers chose to forego volume repletion in the older patient population for fear of their potential comorbidities (heart failure) where excess fluid is dangerous.[79] While there is still no recognized consensus or gold standard, providers should individualize the decision based on the patient's perceived nutritional standing, volume status, comorbidities, and ability to self-hydrate.

Postoperative Management

Following surgery, there are several important potential complications that all anesthesiologists, surgeons, and endocrinologists need to be aware of and know how to manage. The section below will detail (by system) the most common possible complications, likely etiologies (cause), and treatment options.[80][81]

Cardiovascular

  1. Hypertension: In the pheochromocytoma patient, postoperative hypertension could indicate incomplete tumor resection or another tumor of unknown location. However, the traditional, non-specific causes of postoperative hypertension including pain, fluid overload, and essential hypertension must also be considered. A perioperative hypertensive crisis is first treated with a 5.0 milligram (mg) intravenous bolus of phentolamine, with additional 5.0 mg dose every ten minutes until the blood pressure falls within an acceptable range.[82] If the blood pressure is only minimally elevated, the patient can resume their alpha and beta-adrenoceptor antagonist from prior to surgery.[80] Remember to appropriately treat patient reported as well - this is a known cause of high blood pressure and could be a contributing factor.[83]
  2. Hypotension: There are several reasons a patient may have low blood pressure in the post-operative period. First and foremost, the tumor (and its abundance of catecholamines causing high blood pressure) has been removed. Furthermore, the patient may still experience the effects of their alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist, which causes lower blood pressure.[84] First-line treatment for postoperative hypotension is aggressive fluid resuscitation, which is why ensuring the patient is well-hydrated (see above) prior to surgery is so imperative.[80] Vasopressors may be needed if the blood pressure does not respond to fluids.

Endocrine

  1. Hyperglycemia: Catecholamines prevent the secretion of insulin - a hormone responsible for lowering the body's blood glucose (sugar). Blood glucose levels should be checked frequently in the perioperative period and insulin should be given as needed if levels are elevated. Following resection, tumor-related hyperglycemia is likely to resolve.
  2. Hypoglycemia: After the tumor is removed, insulin is no longer inhibited, which can bring the blood glucose dangerously low. Symptoms include tremor, anxiety, palpitations, sweating, altered mental status (confusion), dizziness, and blurred vision.[85] It is important to note that patients on a beta blocker are more prone to hypoglycemia and may not experience these symptoms, which could delay the diagnosis.[86] Glucose levels should be check regularly and the hypoglycemia protocol at your institution should be followed for treatment of low levels
  3. Adrenal Insufficiency: Following a bilateral adrenalectomy (left and right), the patient is no longer capable of secreting the necessary hormones to keep their body functioning. Life-long steroid (hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone) oral supplementation is required to ensure they do not develop adrenal insufficiency.[87] When the body is stressed (during surgery), the adrenal glands naturally produce more steroids; however, if the glands have been removed, they are unable to do so. Therefore, "stress-dosing" steroids are required and should be started intraopertively to mimic the natural physiology of the adrenal glands.[88] The typical regimen when post-operative adrenal insufficiency is thought to be likely:[80][88]
    1. 50 milligram (mg) intravenous hydrocortisone in the operating room prior to anesthesia
    2. Repeat administration of 25-50 mg intravenous hydrocortisone every eight hours for a maximum of 72 hours (3 days) after the operation. Convert to oral replacement therapy as soon as the patient is able to take medication by mouth
    3. Patients should be transitioned to a normal maintenance (regular, daily) dose of steroids prior to discharge and referred to endocrinology for proper titration and management. Depending on the patient's total body surface area, the total typical daily dose of hydrocortisone is between 15 and 25 mg daily (divided into morning and afternoon pills).[89]
    4. Those who have lost both their adrenal glands will also require another steroid (mineralcorticoid replacement). The typical daily dose is between 50 and 200 micrograms of fludrocortisone[89]

There have been many other reported complications (renal failure, heart failure, intestinal pseudo-obstuction) following tumor resection. However, the above are more likely to be encountered, which is why their management has been specifically outlined here in this article.

Metastatic Disease

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Definition and Location

Metastatic pheochromocytoma is defined as the presence of tumor cells (chromaffin tissue) where they are not normally found.[90] Patients with a paraganglioma are more likely to develop metastases than those with a pheochromocytoma.[91] The most common extra-adrenal sites of metastases are the lymph nodes, lung, liver, and bone.[92] There have been several studied risk factors associated with the development of metastatic disease - while the patients genetic background plays an important role, the initial age of presentation and size of the tumor lead to negative outcomes.[93] Of all the genetic variants, succinate dehydrogenase subunit B (SDHB) mutations have the highest rates of developing metastatic disease.[91] Another study has reported increased mortality associated with male sex and synchronous metastases.[91] Metastases are divided into synchronous and metachronous; those that are synchronous have developed within several months of the primary tumor, while metachronous metastases do not appear for a significant period of time.[94]

Despite all of the below potential treatment options, recent literature highlights that (for most patients) metastatic pheochromocytoma is slow-growing. In patients with minimal disease burden, a "watch and wait" approach with frequent imaging to monitor disease is favorable, withholding treatment until evidence of progression is visualized.[95]

Treatment

Metastatic pheochromocytoma is best managed with a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and endocrinologists. There are several treatment options available to patients depending on the amount and location of disease:

Surgery - Normally, the goal of surgery is complete tumor resection; leave no remnant of disease.[96] However, with widespread metastatic disease, this is not always feasible. Therefore, a surgical debulking procedure is performed (removing as much of the cancerous tissue as possible) in order to reduce patient symptoms by removing the source of catecholamines, improve response to chemo or radionuclide therapy, or simply decrease the size of the tumor.[97] Unfortunately, the intended relief from the procedure is often short-lived, especially if the patient has disease outside the abdomen.[97] A 2013 study from the National Institutes of Health reported that a majority of patients suffered from recurrent biochemical evidence of disease within one year of the operation and less than 30% continued to be biochemically free of disease after five years.[97]

In contrast to an operation for non-metastatic disease, an open procedure may be preferred over a minimally invasive technique in order to circumvent potential tumor spread.[98] This also aids surgical visualization and offers the best opportunity to identify and remove metastatic lymph nodes.[99] Reports have also indicated the utility of administering a radionuclide agent like iodine-123 meta-iodobenzylguanadine (123I-MIBG) prior to surgery and then scanning the patient intraoperatively with a probe to detect disease that may be missed with the naked eye.[100]

Radiation Therapy - With regard to pheochromocytoma, radiation techniques are primarily used for pain control, specifically with regards to bone metastases, local control of the disease, and to limit spinal cord compression.[101] A multidisciplinary team from the Mayo Clinic retrospectively reviewed all of their patients who underwent external beam radiation therapy from 1973-2015 and reported that 94% of patients acknowledged symptomatic improvement and over 80% of patients showed no evidence of recurrent disease 5-years post-therapy.[102] Another report from the same institution looked at almost two decades of patients who underwent radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, or percutaneous ethanol injection for metastatic pheochromocytoma and reported that local control was achieved in over 85% of targeted lesions and that 92% of procedures were associated with reduced pain and/or symptoms of catecholamine excess.[103]

Chemotherapy - The most common chemotherapy regimen for metastatic pheochromocytoma is cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and dacarbazine, collectively known as CVD[104][105]. Response to therapy is measured by a reduction in total tumor volume as well as symptomatic relief, reported by the patient.[106] A systematic review and meta-analysis of unstratified pheochromocytoma patients who underwent CVD therapy showed that 37% of patients had a significant reduction in tumor volume, while 40% of patients experienced lower catecholamine burden.[106] While there was no difference in overall survival between patients whose tumors shrunk versus those without a response (no reduction in tumor burden via imaging), even in non-responders, patients reported feeling better, blood pressure was lower, and some patients were even able to undergo surgery following disease stabilization with CVD.[107] When patients are studied by various categories, research has suggested that females are less likely to have extended survival with CVD chemotherapy compared to their male counterparts .[108] Genetic status has been shown to greatly impact response to CVD. A team of researchers from the National Institutes of Health reported that patient's with succinate dehydrogenase subunit B (SDHB) mutations are not only more likely to initially respond to CVD, but that they also experienced over 30 months of progression free survival (time until tumor returned) with continued administration.[109]

However, CVD is not the only proven chemotherapeutic regimen in the pheochromocytoma patient. A 2018 report demonstrated the remarkable response of two SDHB patients who failed CVD chemotherapy (disease progressed despite medication), but were then treated with temozolomide (TMZ) and had progression free survival of 13 and 27 months, indicating that TMZ can be considered as an alternative treatment regimen in those who have progressed on CVD.[110] Several studies have since reported successful responses with TMZ, particauarly in the SDHB sub-population.[111][112]

Radionuclide Therapy

  • Iodine-131 meta-iodobenzylguanadine (MIBG)
    • As was mentioned in the functional imaging section above, MIBG is not only useful in locating the presence of metastatic disease, but also as an available treatment modality. In 2019, a multi-center phase 2 trial looked at the safety and efficacy of MIBG therapy in metastatic or unresectable (not conducive to surgery) pheochromocytoma patients and the results were promising.[113] Median overall survival was 36.7 months and 92% of patients had at least a partial positive response (tumor shrinkage) or stable disease without progression within the first year of the study. Furthermore, over a fourth of the patients were able to decrease their anti-hypertensive medications and reported symptomatic improvement.[113] There are several patients who are not eligible for MIBG treatment, including pregnant women (exposure to radiation is harmful to the fetus), women who are actively breast feeding, patients in renal failure, and those are who not expected to live longer than 3-months.[114] As MIBG therapy can destroy the thyroid, protective medications (potassium iodide) are started prior to treatment and need to be continued for at least 3 weeks after therapy concludes.[114] Associated side-effects (muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting and hematologic (blood) toxicities, are common, but often minimal, and can be mitigated with slow, steady dosing.[115]
  • Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
    • The newest of the treatment options, PRRT utilizes the 68-Ga DOTA analogues mentioned above in the functional imaging section.[116] Treatment with 177Lu-DOTATATE first demonstrated success in patients with undifferentiated neuroendocrine tumors and then trials began with metastatic pheochromocytoma patients.[117][118] In 2019, a Swedish research team published favorable results for their 22 patients who underwent PRRT, with partial response in 2 patients and stable disease (no progression) in the remaining 20 patients.[119] Overall toxicity was low, with no high-grade hematological (blood) or kidney damage reported.[119] At the end of that same year, a systemic review looked at all published articles (12) where metastatic pheochromocytoma patients underwent PRRT and found that treatment-related adverse events are minimal, with only 5 out of 102 patients choosing to voluntarily initiate treatment discontinuation.[120] Newer reports have detailed the utility of combining 90Y-DOTATATE with the traditionally studied 177Lu analog and the various possibilities and novel treatment options these combinations will bring to the field.[121] While the overall reported side-effects have been promising, it is important While the overall reported side-effects have been promising, it is important to note that a collaborative effort between the National Institutes of Health and Radboud University Medical Centre reported two unfortunate cases of rapid disease progression following a remarkable, almost complete response to PRRT. While the etiology of their recurrence is unknown, the team speculated that an elevated tumor marker (Ki-67) could be an indication of a poor response to PRRT and called for pre-PRRT assessments to include Ki-67 values to help individualize patient treatment plans.[122]


Experimental Therapy

Prognosis

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According to the National Cancer Institute, prognosis is defined as the likely outcome of a disease OR, the chance of recovery or a recurrence.[123] This is an extremely difficult question when it comes to pheochromcytoma, and the answer depends on the patients genetic status, presence of metastatic disease, and the location of their primary tumor.[124] An article about prognosis published in 2000 reported a 91% 5-year survival rate in their patient population; however, it is important to note that over 86% of their patients had sporadic tumors (no known genetic mutation), which commonly have low malignant potential.[125] In 2019, a consortium of almost twenty European medical centers looked at the prognosis of malignant pheochromocytoma and the data starkly varies from the report of sporadic, single tumors, with a median survival of 6.7 years.[126] Overall survival improved if the patient had (1) disease of the head and neck compared to abdomen, (2) less than 40 years of age, (3) and if their biochemistry was less than five times the upper reference limit of normal.[126]

Recent literature has detailed several factors that predict accelerated progression of disease and higher mortality rates, including patients who choose to forego surgical resection of their primary tumor, larger tumors at initial presentation, older age at initial diagnosis, and a shortened time from primary tumor to presence of metastases.[127] The actual location of the metastases can also indicate prognosis, with osseous lesions (bone) fairing better than their soft-tissue (lung, liver) counterparts.[128]

History

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In 1800, an Irish physician (Charles Sugrue) penned a case report to the London Medical and Physical Journal describing the peculiar case of an 8-year old male patient who had suffered from seemingly random fits of pain concentrated in the abdomen accompanied by "a hectic flush distinctly marked on each cheek" with a "constant profuse and universal perspiration."[129] Following his death, a group of physicians performed an autopsy to determine cause of death and discovered a six-inch oblong tumor composed of an unknown "yellow-ish coloured substance" coming from the capsula renalis (what is now known as the adrenal gland).[129] This would become the first known clinical description of a pheochromocytoma, but as no features of the tumor itself were described, complete credit is given to the German Felix Fraenkel, who provided a clinical and morphologic picture of this tumor.[130][131] While various physicians were recognizing symptoms and treating patients, Czech biologist Alfred Kohn reported his discovery of the paraganglia system, which would later become crucial to the diagnosis of these tumors. Furthermore, he also introduce the term "chromaffin," allowing pathologists to recognize tumors that arose from the adrenal gland.[132]

In 1908, two pathologists, Henri Alexais and Felix Peyron, introduced the scientific community to "paraganglioma" after they discovered extra-adrenal tissue that reacted to chromium salts, which mimicked the reaction of the adrenal medulla.[133] Just four years later, German pathologist Ludwig Pick coined the term "pheochromocytoma" after he observed the consistent color change in tumors associated with the adrenal medulla.[134] Many surgeons attempted to remove these tumors over the next decade, but their patients died intraoperatively from shock. In 1926, Charles Mayo (a founder of the Mayo Clinic) became the first physician to successfully excise a pheochromocytoma.[134] However, Mayo was likely unaware of the diagnosis prior to the operation. Not until 1929 was a pheochromocytoma recognized preoperatively.[135] Throughout the early 1900s, the operative mortality rate for a pheochromocytoma ranged from 30-45%. Retrospective series have postulated that these alarmingly high death rates were due to the lack of a pre-operative blockade with alpha and beta-adrenoceptor antagonist and the need for modern anesthesia practices.[136] From this point forward, physician-scientists have been recognizing patterns in patients with pheochromocytoma and identifying genetic associations and various syndromes.[135]

Epidemiology

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According to the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, the prevalence of pheochromocytoma is between 1:2500 and 1:6500, meaning that for every 2,500 - 6,500 people, there is (on average) one person with pheochromocytoma.[137] In the United States, this equates to an annual incidence (new cases per year) of 500 to 1600 cases.[137] However, approximations in the early 2000's reported that upwards of 50% of pheochromocytoma diagnoses are at autopsy; therefore, the above estimations may be lower than expected.[9] In a 50-year autopsy case series, the Mayo Clinic reviewed 54 pheochromocytoma cases between 1928-1977 and discovered that just 24% of the patients were correctly diagnosed prior to their death.[138]

Outside of the United States, several countries have documented their own epidemiological studies and compared them to what is known in North America. In the first national, epidemiological population-based study in Asia utilizing Korean National Health Insurance Service data, the prevalence of a pheochromocytoma was reported at 2.13 per 100,000 persons with an incidence of 0.18 per 100,000 person-years.[139] This is lower than the occurrence reported from Rochester, Minnesota (0.8 per 100,000 person-years) in a study conducted from 1950-1979.[140] However, the Netherlands also conducted a study using a nationwide registry and reported incidence results of 0.57 per 100,000 person-years from 2011-2015, which was a significant increase from their 0.37 cases per 100,000 person-years reported from 1995-1999.[141] Current hypotheses for why the incidence of pheochromocytoma is growing in the Dutch population point to the advent of modern imaging evaluation and the ability to detect these tumors prior to death.[142] While each of the above studies reported varying incidence and prevalence values, all have indicated that the average age at initial diagnosis is between the third to fifth decade of life.[143] When younger patients are diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma, there should be a high suspicion for hereditary disease, as genetic anticipation (earlier disease onset with each generation) is associated with some mutations.[144]

Likelihood of diagnosis when an adrenal-nodule is identified; pheochromocytoma is in yellow near the top-right corner

Classically, the pheochromocytoma "rules of 10" have been taught, particularly to medical students[145]:

  • 10% of patients have malignant disease
  • 10% of patients have bilateral (both left and right adrenal glands) disease
  • 10% of patients have extra-adrenal (paraganglioma) disease
  • 10% of patients have inherited (familial disease)

Despite the prominence in many respected textbooks, these guidelines have since been established as inaccurate and should not be used in current epidemiological discussions.[143]

As suggested above, incidental imaging has become a major player in the diagnosis of patients with pheochromocytoma, with current estimates between 10-49% of all cases diagnosed after imaging was obtained for another reason. When an adrenal nodule (potential tumor) is discovered on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, there is between a 5 and 10% chance the lesion is a pheochromocytoma. [143] The incidence of adrenal tumors is found in the infographic above, with pheochromocytoma noted in yellow in the top right corner.



It mostly occurs in young or middle age adults, though it presents earlier in hereditary cases.

  • About 10% of adrenal cases are bilateral (suggesting hereditary disease)
  • About 10% of adrenal cases occur in children (also suggesting hereditary disease)
  • About 15% are extra-adrenal (located in any orthosympathetic tissue): Of these 9% are in the abdomen, and 1% are located elsewhere. Some extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas are probably actually paragangliomas, but the distinction can only be drawn after surgical resection.
  • About 11.1% of adrenal cases are malignant, but this rises to 30% for extra-adrenal cases
  • About 15–20% are hereditary
  • About 5% are caused by VHL disease
  • About 3% recur after being resected
  • About 14% of affected individuals do not have arterial hypertension (Campbell's Urology)

Society and Culture

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While a rare disease, there have been several references to pheochromocytoma in popular culture and the media, specifically medical television dramas. Additionally, there is a strong online patient advocacy community that works to connect patients with rare diseases and allows them to meet other individuals who are experiencing similar diagnoses and treatment strategies.

The Zebra has become a powerful symbol in the pheochromocytoma advocacy community and represents the rare medical cases that are more likely to be misdiagnosed

Zebra Culture

In the medical community, students are often taught "when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras." [146] In other words, common diagnoses are common and you should first rule out what is most expected (the horses) before diving into the rare etiologies that are far less likely to be correct (the zebras). However, the symbol of the zebra has become increasingly powerful to members of the rare disease community and resulted in several organizations, societies, and special events (Rare Disease Day®) to celebrate when the answer is in fact, the least common option.[147]

The National Organization for Rare Disorders is a United States-based advocacy parent organization with the goal of promoting awareness and research opportunities to cure rare diseases.[148] Groups such as these encourage patients to become their own advocates and change agents in their healthcare decision making processes.

Support Groups and Recognition

In 2006, the Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Research Support Organization published a list of advocacy organizations specific to the pheochromocytoma community.[149] The two largest organizations (The Pheo-Para Alliance and PheoPara Troopers) have since combined forces and are now the most prominent support group.[150] In 2020, the inaugural Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Awareness Week (August 23rd - August 29th) launched a social media campaign with videos, infographics, and memes to promote awareness and increase the general knowledge of these rare diseases.

Other groups also include the Von Hippel-Lindau Family Alliance (VHL Alliance) which specifically provides information and support to patients with pheochromocytoma and a VHL genetic variant. [151] While not specific to pheochromocytoma, the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation is an avenue where patients can learn about the latest treatment options, research opportunities, and educational seminars.[152] Finally, the Rare Cancer Alliance is another foundation that targets the "zebra cancers" that are often not discussed in popular media.[153]

In 2020, a pheochromocytoma patient in Albuquerque, New Mexico worked alongside local city officials and got Mayor Timothy M. Keller to officially proclaim August 23rd as "Pheo Para Awareness Day."

Media

Scott Foley played fan-favorite Henry Burton on Grey's Anatomy in seasons 7 and 8. He portrayed a chronically ill patient with a von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) genetic variant and a pheochromocytoma

In July of 2012, an actual pheochromocytoma patient, Tannis Brown, former Vice-President of the PheoPara Troopers, was featured on the Discovery Fit & Health Network program Diagnosis: Dead or Alive. [154]The show highlighted her personal struggle with misdiagnosed disease as many physicians felt her episodic headaches and hypertension (high blood pressure) were related to stress.[155]

Apart from featuring real-life stories of pheochromocytoma patients, this rare tumor has also been featured on primetime medical television dramas as well. In the opening episode of the second season (S2: E1, Acceptance) of House, Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) consults on a death row inmate who is later discovered to have pheochromocytoma after he experiences unexplainable fits of rage that ended in murder.[156] However, this depiction of a pheochromocytoma patient is factually inaccurate and disturbing. The "adrenaline rush" felt in patients with functionally active tumors is unlikely (if ever) to have been reported to random bouts of violence.

In the seventh and eighth seasons of Greys Anatomy, series regular Dr. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) finds herself married to a patient (Henry Burton, actor Scott Foley) due to his lack of medical insurance.[157] It is later revealed that he has a Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) mutation that has resulted in a rare adrenal tumor known as pheochromocytoma. The several series arc was met with varying opinions from the rare disease community.[158] Then executive Director of the VHL Alliance was happy with the portrayal of a VHL patient in mainstream media, but pointed out that of the four scripts she knew of with a VHL patient, three involved a pheochromocytoma, which actually occurs in less than a fifth of all VHL patients.[159][160]

While no patient is actually featured in the episode, in the premier season of Scrubs, the resident physicians are questioned on rounds about the initial test of choice for a pheochromocytoma and the correct pre-operative treatment (which they incorrectly answered as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, but should be an alpha-adrenoceptor blocker).[161]

Finally, there are many personal stories shared on YouTube of patient journeys with this rare neuroendocrine tumor.






Metastatic Disease

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