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Can abdominal ultrasounds see pheochromocytoma?
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Not likely: Unless it was quite large. A ct scan would see the adrenal glands better.
Answered 3/16/2015
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Yes, but not all: It is possible to visualize a pheochromocytoma by ultrasound, but not all can been seen. Also, a diagnosis can not be made solely by ultrasound, since other masses, both benign and cancerous, can be found in the same anatomical location.
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