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Because pheochromocytomas arise from chromaffin cells, they are occasionally called chromaffin tumors.
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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
How is pheochromocytoma diagnosed?
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.
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
Can urine test for pheochromocytoma be false negative?
Any test can be a false negative.
Why do patients with pheochromocytoma have facial pallor?
cathecolamines producing vasoconstriction, causing pallor.
Why is alpha and beta blockers used in Pheochromocytoma?
to prevent the leakage of epinephrine during the surgery
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.
