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A case of intrarenal malignant pheochromocytoma, closely resembling hypernephroma radiologically, is presented. This tumor with 2 other pulmonary masses, recurred 12 years after ablation of an adrenal pheochromocytoma and extended into the inferior vena cava.
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Puech, J.L., Song, M.Y., Rousseau, H. et al. Recurrent pheochromocytoma: Intrarenal and pulmonary spread. Urol Radiol 8, 49–51 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02924074
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