Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal gland tumor, which can present bilaterally but not all cases have indications of bilateral adrenalectomy. Hereby presenting a case of a young girl of bilateral adrenal pheochromocytoma for which bilateral adrenalectomy (right side cortical sparing) was done. Correct diagnosis and timely intervention are important to prevent lifelong complications.
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