Pheochromocytoma: First International Symposium, Volume 1073 (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

Pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor with a highlyvariable presentation. There is lack of agreement about the mostefficient and cost-effective methods for diagnosis and localizationof the tumor, which can be lethal if not identified and treatedpromptly.Autopsy studies indicate that up to 50% of all casesremain undiagnosed until death. Between 30 and 35% of the tumors have a hereditary basis.Development of malignancy is highly variable -- from less than 5%to more than 50% depending on the mutation; there is currently noeffective cure.This volume encompasses a number of themes in several sections:genetics and clinical decision-making; genetics, molecular pathwaysof tumorigenesis, and divergent phenotypes; kaleidoscopicpresentations and a minefield for differential diagnosis ofpheochromocytoma; biochemical diagnosis: can we reach consensus?;tumor localization and the evolving importance of functionalimaging; and new molecular markers and targets for diagnosis andtreatment of malignant pheochromcytoma.NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individualbooks or as a journal. For information on institutional journalsubscriptions, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/nyas.ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy ofSciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the NewYork Academy of Science receive full-text access to the Annalsonline and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspxfor more information about becoming a member