[Infrahepatic ectopic non-secreting chromaffin tumor]

Abstract

An ectopic, nonsecreting chromaffin tumour was revealed by vena cava compression responsible for pulmonary embolism. Based on radiological findings, the first hypothesis was a hepatic cystic tumour. The final diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination of the tumour. Ectopic sites of adrenal tumours and their embryology, diagnosis and therapeutic problems are discussed in the light of this case.