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For adrenocortical carcinomas, treatment follow-up should include:
• Repeat CT, MRI or MIBG scanning to assess possible local recurrence or metastases.
• Measurement of specific hormones produced by the tumor .
• Studiesóliver function tests, chest x-raysóto document the status of metastases.
Follow-up for pheochromocytomas should include:
• Measurements of hormones produced by the tumor by plasma and urine tests.
• Abdominal CT or MRI scans to assess the status of the primary tumor .
• Bone scans, chest x-rays and liver function tests to evaluate the status of metastases.
• Routine and regular blood pressure determinations to assess the effects of the hormone produced by
the tumor.