IMPE Abstracts

Background: Paragangliomas (PGL) and pheochromocytomas (PHEO) are rare neuroendocrine tumors in children, derived from chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla or associated with paravertebral ganglia, and produce dopamine and catecholamines (norepinephrine, and epinephrin). Case presentation: A previously healthy 13-year-old girl, developed a severe pulsating headache associated with tachycardia, sweating, weight loss an...