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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Biochemical pheochromocytoma (catecholamines elevated)

Recommended: MRI Abdomen (or CT Adrenal) + MIBG / DOTATATE if metastatic is the preferred imaging study for biochemical pheochromocytoma (catecholamines elevated). T2 hyperintense 'lightbulb' lesion.

Recommended study

MRI Abdomen (or CT Adrenal) + MIBG / DOTATATE if metastatic

MRI IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Outpatient Reviewed

T2 hyperintense 'lightbulb' lesion. Functional imaging stages extra-adrenal / metastatic disease.

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