A clinical analysis of pheochromocytoma: diagnosis and treatment (report of 14 cases)

Objective to review the experience with the diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytoma. Methods The clinical data of 14 cases of pheochromocytoma underwent surgical excision between 1994-2000 were studied. Results Pheochromocytoma of 12 cases were benign(85.7%) and the other two were malignant(14.3%). After excision of the tumor the blood pressure of the patients became normal except two. Conclusions The definite diagnosis and proper preparation before operation are quite important. Surgical management is the only way for cure.