Objective To investigate the imaging features of abdominal ectopic pheochromocytoma. Methods To describe and analyze the features of 9 cases of abdominal ectopic pheochromocytoma image. Results 9 cases of ectopic pheochromocytoma were different in the peritoneum in which there were bilateral adrenal primary tumors and 1 case was ectopic in abdominal aorta. The tumor is larger than 3cm with full or partial capsule and wall. The edge of the lesion is more irregular or lobulated with more cystic necrosis but rare calcification. After enhancement an annular strengthening internal was obvious or it showed a multilocular enhancement. Conclusion More accurate positioning and qualitative diagnosis can be made according to CT and MRI changes and typical clinical manifestation of ectopic pheochromocytoma .