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Imaging of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas

Nature Reviews Endocrinology volume 6, pages 193–194 (2010)Cite this article

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Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are rare tumors, but their investigation and management are complex and expensive, both in terms of time and resources. A novel prospective study systematically compared different imaging techniques, and the results provide clinicians with valuable help in deciding the appropriate imaging strategy for patients with pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas.

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Chew, S. Imaging of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas. Nat Rev Endocrinol 6, 193–194 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2010.22

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