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Malignant Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma
Definition 1
A pheochromocytoma that metastasizes to other anatomic sites. Common sites of metastasis include lymph nodes, bones, liver, and lung. Morphologic features associated with malignant pheochromocytomas include: atypical mitotic figures, capsular and vascular invasion, tumor cell necrosis, and high mitotic activity. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A malignant neoplasm of the adrenal gland medulla. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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