The First International Symposium on Pheochromocytoma, held in October 2005, included discussions about developments concerning these rare catecholamine-producing tumors. Recommendations were made ...

The role of chromogranin A in the assessment of surgical cure of pheochromocytoma was also investigated. The authors observed 21 consecutive patients who had pheochromocytomas at initial ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Patients with MEN-1 may develop tumors in the pancreas, which then release excess hormones. MEN type 2A can cause medullary thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, and pheochromocytoma. MEN type 2B is a ...