Ocular muscle metastasis as the initial presentation of a malignant pheochromocytoma: A unique case

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss a unique manifestation of malignant pheochromocytoma, which presented with ocular pain. The histopathological study pointed to a possible pheochromocytoma origin. Subsequently, the patient underwent thorough imaging and paraclinical evaluations, which confirmed the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.

Conjunctival chemosis unfolding to adrenocortical carcinoma: A case report

“…Another case report of pheochromocytoma showed cushingoid features, pain on eye movements and normal ophthalmological examination except for unilateral proptosis. 5 Adrenocortical carticnoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy which can affect anyone at any age, with the first peak incidence occurring in the first decade and the second peak occurring between the ages of 40 and 50.In about 50% cases, it runs in families. The majority of affected people (55-60%) are women.…”