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Produced: 01/16/2026 6:37 PM
Question 20250024
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: WHO Class Endocrine Tumors, online. 5th edition
#2: ICD-O-3.2
Question:
Reportability/Histology--Adrenal Gland: Is a case of pheochromocytoma reportable? The adrenal resection that was sent out for expert review final diagnosis is: Pheochromocytoma Impression with comment: Benign Pheochromocytoma based on Pheochromocytoma of the Adrenal gland Scaled Score (PASS) of 4.
Discussion:
Answer:
Report pheochromocytoma (8700/3). According to WHO Classification of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors, 5th edition, patients with pheochromocytomas are currently considered to have a lifelong risk of metastases and therefore conceptually they are all considered ‘malignant.’
Cancer Site Category:
Adrenal gland
Data Item Category:
Behavior, Histology
Other Category:
Reportability
Year:
2025
