Predictors of postoperative recurrence of pheochromocytoma: a monocentric study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To discuss the risk factors affecting the recurrence of pheochromocytoma (PCC) following surgery.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed patients who were hospitalized and underwent surgery for PCC between January 2012 and December 2020 at Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital. Inclusion criteria were pathological diagnosis of PCC and availability of follow up.

Results

In total, 451 patients met the inclusion criteria. The average age was 45.89 years, and the median tumor diameter was 5.75 cm. The mean recurrence time was 34.24 months. Of the 451 patients receiving surgery, there were 35 recurrent cases (7.85%). The univariate test showed that age, hypertension, history of PCC recurrence, Ki-67 index ≥ 5, bilateral tumor, duration of phenazopy

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023388 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature