The 2004 WHO classification of endocrine tumors defines pheochromocytoma as a tumor arising from catecholamine-producing chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla -- an intra-adrenal paraganglioma.
In view of the array of symptoms, the patient was referred for medical evaluation of a suspected pheochromocytoma, a neuroendocrine tumor of the adrenal gland. He underwent 24-hour blood pressure ...
scanning showed increased focal 131I activity that was consistent with right adrenal pheochromocytoma. The patient was advised to undergo surgical removal of the tumor but she refused, and surgery ...
However, the adrenal nodule requires evaluation for possible excess hormone production or suspicion of cancer. A pheochromocytoma is a tumor that produces adrenaline. Adrenaline is commonly associated ...
A pheochromocytoma is a paraganglioma that arises in adrenal gland tissue, which results in the overproduction of adrenal hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine). People with familial paranganglioma ...
Results from the trial will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting. “Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are rare tumors that form in and around the adrenal glands, and currently, there are no ...
Low-osmolar, contrast-enhanced CT can be safely used in patients with pheochromocytoma. “This tool will enhance physicians' abilities to diagnose and treat patients with pheochromocytoma ...
The FDA has accepted a priority review sNDA for Welireg in adults and pediatric patients with advanced or metastatic pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.