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 ...

MEN type 2A can cause medullary thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, and pheochromocytoma. MEN type 2B is a very rare disorder and can cause medullary thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, and lesions on ...

This justifies ruling out pheochromocytoma in NF1 patients before elective surgeries under general anesthetic, as indicated in the Mayo Clinic study cited by Dr. Koch. In fact, it is currently ...