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Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma 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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Symptoms
Severe headache; Palpitations; Rapid heart rate; Sweating; Flushing; Chest pain; Abdominal pain; Nervousness; Irritabil...
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Causes
Pheochromocytoma may occur as a single tumor or as multiple growths. It usually develops in the medulla (center or core...
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Tests
Vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) reveal high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and f...
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Treatments
The definitive treatment is removal of the tumor by surgery. Stabilization of the person's vital signs with medication ...
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Drugs
metyrosine
phenoxybenzamine
propranolol
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Risk Factors
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b
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Complications
High blood pressure may not be cured in 25% of patients after surgery, yet control is usually achieved in these people ...
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Prevention
Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of special cells (called chromaffin cells), most often found in the middle of the adrenal g...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of pheochromocytoma or if you have had a pheochromocytoma in the pa...
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RN, Jun 1, 2008
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