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If a pheochromocytoma is suspected, urine and/or a blood test are usually recommended. A test called "24-hour urinary catacholamines and metanephrines" will be done.
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A pheochromocytoma occurs in the?
Pheochromocytoma occurs in the Nervous System and in the Adrenal Gland.
What is an example of pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal glands that produces adrenaline. There are approximately 1,000 new cases of pheochromocytoma tumors in the United States each year.
What gland is affected by a pheochromocytoma?
The adrenal gland
What is Localized benign pheochromocytoma?
Localized benign pheochromocytoma means that the tumor is found only in one area, is not cancer, and cannot spread to other tissues of the body
What is Recurrent pheochromocytoma?
means that a malignant tumor that was removed has come back
Why do patients with pheochromocytoma have facial pallor?
cathecolamines producing vasoconstriction, causing pallor.
Can urine test for pheochromocytoma be false negative?
Any test can be a false negative.
What are the methods used to diagnose a pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is typically diagnosed using a combination of biochemical tests and imaging studies. Biochemical tests include measuring plasma free metanephrines or 24-hour urinary fractionated metanephrines, which are metabolites of catecholamines. Imaging studies such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are employed to localize the tumor once biochemical evidence is confirmed. In some cases, additional imaging techniques like positron emission tomography (PET) may be used for further evaluation.
What does the medical abbreviation mibg scan mean?
this is a scan for pheochromocytoma; MIBG stands for metaiodobenzylguanidine.
Why propranolol is not used in treatment of pheochromocytoma?
Propanolol is a non-selective beta 1 and beta 2 receptor antagonist. When it is used in the treatment of pheochromocytoma, there is continued activation of the alpha 1 receptors leading to a paradoxical rise in hypertension due to the loss of vasodilatory affects inherent in beta 2 adrenergic stimulation. Case reports and reviews also show an increased incidence of pulmonary edema resultant from use of Propanolol in pheochromocytoma
What is Afeno chromocytoma?
I believe you are referring to a "pheochromocytoma." I provided a link to the Wiki article on this. Hope that helps.
What is Metastatic pheochromocytoma?
means that the tumor is malignant and has spread to other, more distant parts of the body.
