The Vital Role of ¹³¹I-MIBG in Localization of Paraganglioma at Unusual Sites

Abstract

Paragangliomas (PGLs) are extra-adrenal neuroendocrine tumors. PGL of the urinary bladder are very rare and commonly present with features of hypertensive crisis, headache, syncope, and other symptoms of sympathetic excess. A few of these tumors are silent at the presentation. Here, we report a case of a urinary bladder PGL, presenting with lower abdominal pain.

Keywords

bladder PGL - ¹³¹I MIBG - neuroendocrine tumor - paraganglioma - urinary bladder

Publication History

Article published online:
25 August 2022

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