Pheochromocytoma
Alternate Names : Chromaffin Tumors
DefinitionPheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland that causes excess release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, hormones that regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
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• Hypertension
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal MRI
• Adrenal Biopsy
• Blood Pressure
• Catecholamines - Blood
• Catecholamines - Urine
• Glucose Test
• MIBG (Iodine-131-Meta-Iodobenzylguanidine) Scintiscan
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Adrenal Glands
• Appetite - Increased
• Chemotherapy
• Chest Pain
• Fever
• Hand Tremor
• Headache
• Heartbeat Sensations
• High Blood Pressure
• Pulse - Bounding
• Radiation Therapy
• Sleeping Difficulty
• Sweating - Excessive
• Vital Signs
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
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