After tumor resection, plasma levels of catecholamine were normalized, and pulmonary edema never recurred, although cardiac dysfunction did not show an improvement on echocardiography. Hypertension and headache after micturition had been noted for one year. Plasma norepinephrine before and after voiding were elevated. The plasma norepinephrine level and blood pressure returned to normal after partial cystectomy. Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was confirmed by histology.
Cystic pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland that can pose a diagnostic challenge.
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