Directory of Pheochromocytoma Resources

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A benign or malignant tumor that is derived from chromaffin cells and is usually associated with paroxysmal or sustained hypertension. Often found on the adrenal gland but may rarely occur elsewhere in the body. These types of tumors are generally benign (non-cancerous) with less than 10 percent being cancer.

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Resources in This Category

• MedlinePlus: Pheochromocytoma

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000340.htm
  Provides illustrations, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and complications. From MedlinePlus.

• Pheochromocytoma

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/124059-overview
  Features an introduction, clinical findings, differentials, workup, treatment, and medication. From eMedicine.

• Pheochromocytoma: A tumor of the central adrenal

  http://www.endocrineweb.com/pheo.html
  Explains symptoms, diagnosis, tests, and surgical treatment for this condition. By EndocrineWeb.

 

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