CT-guided biopsy of suspected malignancy: A potential pitfall
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Published:2013-11-08
Issue:4
Volume:17
Page:139-140
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ISSN:2078-6778
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Container-title:South African Journal of Radiology
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language:
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Short-container-title:S. Afr. j. radiol.
Author:
Henderson Steven,Elsaify Wael
Abstract
Paragangliomas are rare catecholamine-secreting neuro-endocrine tumours that can arise from sympathetic or parasympathetic tissue. Any manipulation of these tumours, without appropriate medical therapy, can result in excess catecholamine release leading to a catecholamine crisis. Neuro-endocrine tumours must be considered prior to interventional biopsy of an unknown soft-tissue mass, and appropriate biochemical investigations should be performed in suspected cases to prevent catastrophic complications.
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Radiological and Ultrasound Technology