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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D[2]
Overview
In 1886, Fränkel gave the first description of pheochromocytoma. In 1912, Ludwig Pick coined the term 'pheochromocytoma'. In 1926, Isidor Papo, performed the first surgical removal of pheochromocytoma in the Military Medical Academy in Yugoslavia.
Historical Perspective
- In 1563, Eustachius discovered and described the adrenal gland. He divided it into cortex and medulla.
- In 1886, Paul Mannase and Frankel described the chromaffin reaction and medullary adrenal tumor respectively.
- In 1912, Ludwig Pick coined the term 'pheochromocytoma'.
- In 1926, Isidor Papo, performed the first surgical removal of pheochromocytoma in the Military Medical Academy in Yugoslavia.
- Significant research made by Dr. Wilder and his colleagues at Mayo's Clinic describing the symptoms and laboratory investigations.[1]
References
- ↑ Panta, Sunita, Shashi Rai, and Nagendra Bahadur KC. 'Anaesthetic Management Of A Case Of Pheochromocytoma'. Medical Journal of Shree Birendra Hospital 9.1 (2010)