Pheochromocytoma Adrenal Endocrine Disorders Conditions and Diseases

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.

• Pheochromocytoma Website - One man\\'s personal experience with experimental I-131 MIBG treatment for adrenal metastatic pheo.
• MedlinePlus: Pheochromocytoma - Provides illustrations, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and complications. From endocrine disorders MedlinePlus.
• Pheochromocytoma Support Board - Features an online help group that is maintained by people adrenal diagnosed with pheo.
• New Technique: Laparoscopic Surgery for Pheochromocytoma - Discussion of different surgical methods for removing this adrenal tumor.
• Pheochromocytoma Organization - Provides group support, information, latest research news, calendar of events, and resources.
• Pheochromocytoma - Features an introduction, clinical findings, differentials, workup, treatment, pheochromocytoma and medication. adrenal From eMedicine.
• NCI: Malignant Pheochromocytoma - Contains the causes, genetics, treatment, clinical trials, and statistics. From National Cancer Institute.
• Pheochromocytoma: A tumor of the central adrenal - Explains symptoms, diagnosis, tests, and surgical treatment for adrenal this condition. By EndocrineWeb.

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