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What is Pheochromocytoma
What is Pheochromocytoma? Plain-language, medically reviewed definition plus the lived reality told by patients.
Pheochromocytoma is a tumor derived in the inner part of the adrenal gland (the medulla). It secretes hormones called catecholamines (the breakdown of catecholamines is called metanephrines). Norepinephrines and to a lesser extent, epinephrine are released into the body in excess amounts. Under normal circumstances, this is what is known as the "fight or flight" response. Individuals with a pheo are constantly in fight or flight response. This creates a deadly scenario if left untreated.
Posted Jul 5, 2018 by Anderson 2550
It is a Nureoendocrine Cancer
The tumor presents in or on the adrenal.... sometimes bi-laterly.
Tumors can present anywhere else in the body ...on the sympathetic nervous system. And are them reffered to as Paraganglioma.
The tumor presents in or on the adrenal.... sometimes bi-laterly.
Tumors can present anywhere else in the body ...on the sympathetic nervous system. And are them reffered to as Paraganglioma.
Posted Jul 5, 2018 by Helen 2500
A hormone producing tumor usualy increases adrenalin which increases blood pressure
Posted Jul 11, 2018 by Eme lou 3000
