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| | Pheochromocytoma |
 | | If a pheochromocytoma is malignant, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy may be used. | | | Metastatic pheochromocytoma means that the tumor is malignant and has spread to other, more distant parts of the body. | | | However, it is useful in the treatment of painful bone metastases if the tumor has spread to the bones. |
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http://www.lifesteps.com/gm/Atoz/ency/pheochromocytoma.jsp
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| | eMedicine - Pheochromocytoma : Article by Ann T Sweeney, MD |
| | Medical therapy is used for preoperative preparation prior to surgical resection, acute hypertensive crises, and primary therapy for patients with metastatic pheochromocytomas. | | | Indicated in malignant pheochromocytoma or pheochromocytoma when surgery is contraindicated. | | | Pheochromocytomas may produce calcitonin, opioid peptides, somatostatin, corticotropin, and vasoactive intestinal peptide. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1816.htm
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| | Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Pheochromocytoma |
| | Laparoscopic surgical removal of the tumor is the treatment of choice for pheochromocytoma. | | | When the tumor is surgically removed before irreparable damage has been done to the cardiovascular system, pheochromocytoma is cured. | | | During an acute attack or a hypertensive crisis, intravenous Regitine or Nipride are administered to bring the blood pressure down to normal. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0010/ai_2601001053
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| | Pheochromocytoma |
| | Most pheochromocytomas do not spread to other parts of the body and are not cancer. | | | The extra catecholamines cause high blood pressure (hypertension), which can cause headaches, sweating, pounding of the heart, pain in the chest, and a feeling of anxiety. | | | Radiation comes from a machine outside the body (external radiation therapy). |
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http://www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/1400/1433.asp?index=6180
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| | Biochemical Diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma |
| | Importantly, it must be realized that a high sensitivity of 100% does not necessarilly prove the existence of a pheochromocytoma in all patients who have a positive test result. | | | At this stage it is again important to consider any potential associated clinical conditions or influences of medications that may cause a false-positive test result (see above section on "Specificity"). | | | Box JC, Braithwaite MD, Duncan T, Lucas G. 1997 Pheochromocytoma, chronic renal insufficiency, and hemodialysis: a combination leading to a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/hi/Pheochromocytoma/biodiag.html
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| | UrologyHealth.org - Adult Conditions - Adrenal & Kidney Diseases - Pheochromocytoma |
| | The majority of patients with pheochromocytoma experience hypertension. | | | Many patients experience the classic triad of headache, profuse sweating and palpitations. | | | Initial follow up after surgical removal of sporadic pheochromocytoma is recommended at three and six months after surgery. |
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http://www.urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=02&topic=114
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| | Diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma |
| | However, catecholamines are not specific for the tumor, they are secreted by sympathetic nerves and the adrenal medulla and may be increased by other clinical conditions and in response to many stimuli including emotional distress. | | | Use of MIBG for the locating suspected pheochromocytomas - Experience from some 400 cases publihed as an abstract in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. | | | Pheochromocytoma - Some basic information about pheochromocytoma from Vanderbilt. |
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http://www.his.com/~graeme/pheo.html
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| | Pheochromocytoma |
| | However, cancerous (malignant) pheochromocytomas can spread throughout the body, often to the brain, lungs or bone. | | | About two in 10 pheochromocytomas runs in families or is associated with an inherited condition, such as: | | | Your doctor may prescribe medications that lower blood pressure. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00569.html
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| | Laparoscopic surgery for pheochromocytoma |
| | As already mentioned, laparoscopic adrenal-sparing surgery for pheochromocytoma and laparoscopic excision of extra-adrenal pheos are new therapeutic concepts which we have recently introduced at Innsbruck University Hospital. | | | Janetschek: Careful preoperative work-up including all imaging techniques you just mentioned is mandatory, since pheochromocytomas do not arise exclusively from the adrenals but also from the so-called Zuckerkandl bodies,12 which includes all tissue of sympathetic origin. | | | All four patients treated for familial pheochromocytoma (MEN2 and VHL)13 at our department had extra-adrenal pheos. |
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http://www.vhl.org/newsletter/vhl1997/97aepheo.htm
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| | ISP2005 — First International Symposium on Pheochromocytoma |
| | Organizers of this symposium are looking for some patients who would be willing to share some of their stories. | | | The Symposium will also provide a forum for patients to strengthen their support groups and improve awareness and understanding of the tumor and associated conditions by all involved parties, including those responsible for setting research priorities and funding decisions. | | | This will facilitate the forging of new and improved collaborations, inter-disciplinary studies, and concerted, comprehensive approaches to resolving the outstanding scientific and medical problems associated with pheochromocytoma. |
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http://www.pheochromocytoma.org/sys-tmpl/news2005
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| | OnlineMedinfo |
| | are extremely important in the surgery of a pheochromocytoma patient. | | | Attacks of severe headaches, heart palpitations and excessive perspiration | | | High blood pressure is present in most patients with pheochromocytoma. |
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| | Pheochromocytoma: high blood pressure, headaches, and anxiety. |
| | The vast majority of patients can be treated with the new technique of minimally invasive Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy. | | | The adrenal medulla is responsible for the normal production of adrenaline which our body requires to help maintain blood pressure and to help cope with stressful situations. | | | Pheochromocytomas are often called the Ten Percent Tumor since they do many things about ten percent of the time... |
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| | Pheochromocytoma |
| | None of the subjects had elevated catecholamine levels following contrast, and the authors concluded that the a alpha-adrenergic blockade was not necessary. | | | If contrast is used (see below), these masses enhance intensely. | | | Given this patient's history, pheochromocytoma is the most likely diagnosis. |
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http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/Cases/bwh/hcache/346/full.html
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| | Pheochromocytoma |
| | Your doctor will begin with drug treatment to restore blood volume, relieve the danger of a severe attack, and to allow you to recover from any damage to the heart. | | | This information has been designed as a comprehensive and quick reference guide written by our health care reviewers. | | | While there is nothing you can do to prevent pheochromocytomas, in most cases the outlook for recovery is good with early treatment. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/pq/pheochromocytoma.htm
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| | Pheochromocytoma |
| | All medical information needs to be carefully reviewed with your health care provider. | | | DISCLAIMER: NOAH is an information guide only and cannot answer personal health-related or research questions. | | | Pheochromocytoma: Treatment National Cancer Institute (also in Spanish) |
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http://www.noah-health.org/en/cancer/types/pheo.html
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| | FindArticles search for "Pheochromocytoma" |
| | A 36-year-old woman with classic clinical and biochemical features of pheochromocytoma was found to have a cardiac pheochromocytoma originating in the... | | | Adrenal cortical adenoma with adrenalin-type neurosecretory granules clinically mimicking a pheochromocytoma | | | The management of patients with pheochromocytomas and the malignant potential of benign pheochromocytomas have challenged physicians for several decades. |
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| | Pheochromocytoma symptoms, diagnosis and treatment on MedicineNet.com |
| | First, the basics and bit of anatomy is necessary to explain pheochromocytoma. | | | If you are one of the few people who have had a personal experience or know someone who has been suspected of having or has actually had a pheochromocytoma, I hope that this article helps explain what this big word actually means to patients and their families. | | | Pheochromocytoma is a very long word, even for someone who speaks “medical language.” If you happen to be a fan of TV dramas involving young confused doctors, you may have heard the word a few times. |
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| | Pheochromocytoma |
| | Hypertensive paroxysms have been described as provoked by anesthesia, systemic intravenous iodinated contrast, selective angiography and surgical interventions. | | | Hypertension is the most commonly encountered presenting symptom of pheochromocytoma, being at least episodically present in 91% of patients. | | | Less than 1% of hypertension is the result of pheochromocytoma, however. |
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http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/Cases/bwh/hcache/169/full.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pheochromocytoma |
| | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of pheochromocytoma or if you have had a pheochromocytoma in the past and symptoms recur. | | | Less than 10% of pheochromocytomas are malignant (cancerous), with the potential to spread to other parts of the body. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 2, Ch. 9, Adrenal Disorders |
| | Rarely, labetalol aggravates hypertension in patients with pheochromocytoma. | | | After removal of the pheochromocytoma, hypoglycemia may occur, especially if the patient was treated with oral hypoglycemic drugs. | | | However, excretion of these compounds may also be elevated in coma, dehydration, or extreme stress states; in patients being treated with rauwolfia alkaloids, methyldopa, or catecholamines; or after ingestion of foods containing large quantities of vanilla, especially if renal insufficiency is present. |
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http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter9/9d.htm
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| | Pheochromocytoma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Less than 10% of pheochromocytomas are malignant (cancerous). | | | Pheochromocytoma may occur in patients with MEN 2 and MEN 3. | | | VHL (Von Hippel Lindau) patients may also develop these tumors. |
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| | Adrenal Tumors - Causes, Symtoms, Diagnosis and Treatments - Endocrinology Health Guide |
| | The symptoms of pheochromocytoma may resemble other conditions or medical problems. | | | Other symptoms are usually nonexistent, unless the person experiences pressure from the tumor, emotional stress, changes in posture, or is taking beta-blocker drugs for a heart disorder. | | | Rarely pheochromocytomas can be malignant and may metastasize to other organs. |
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| | PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA GROUP SITE |
| | Spring 1998: Our Tribute to Dr. Graeme Eisenhofer and Dr. Karel Pacak at NIH | | | July 2003: A study to test a new treatment for episodic hypertension - Dr. Samuel Mann | | | Spring 2001: Recent Advances in Genetics, Diagnosis, Localization, and Treatment of Pheochromocytoma |
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| | Pheochromocytoma, Bilateral - MedPix Medical Image Database and Teaching Files |
| | Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor that causes symptoms including hypertension, headache, tremors, palpitations, sweating, flushing and anxiety. | | | These paroxysms may be precipitated by emotional stress, exercise, abdominal pressure, anesthesia or intake of tyramine-containing foods. | | | Hypertension associated with pheochromocytoma does not respond to standard antihypertensive medications. |
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| | Pheochromocytoma: Adrenal Gland Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition |
| | However, many people may have these symptoms as manifestations of an anxiety state, not a glandular disorder. | | | Pheochromocytomas may also develop in people who have von Hippel-Lindau disease and in those who have neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's disease). | | | The most prominent symptom of a pheochromocytoma is high blood pressure, which may be very severe. |
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| | Pheochromocytoma Website |
| | His story is unusual in that the standard symptoms of the Pheochromocytoma did not appear until later in his illness. | | | The dialogue includes symptoms, diagnosis, surgery, secondary immune system complications, and general information regarding the I-131 MIBG Experimental Treatment. | | | The description of the I-131 MIBG treatment is a method of treating metastatic Pheochromocytoma with a radioactive compound called I-131-metaiodobenzylguanidine (I-131 MIBG) which is taken up by the Pheochromocytoma (and related tumor) cells. |
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| | MIR Teaching file case mb004 |
| | Beginning approximately one year ago, the patient has experienced recurrent symptoms including palpitations, headaches, and transient hypertension. | | | Given the patient's history, these findings are most consistent with metastatic pheochromocytoma. | | | Multiple foci of abnormal I- 131 MIBG accumulation are seen medially in the right lung base corresponding to pulmonary nodules seen on CT. There are also multiple other foci seen in the left lung base, the liver and the right humerus. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Pheochromocytoma |
| | Pheochromocytoma (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Pheochromocytoma is the National Cancer Institute | | | You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: |
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| | Pheochromocytoma Webpathology.cfm |
| | The term composite pheochromocytoma has been used for pheochromocytomas with a component of neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, or malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. | | | Occasionally, it may be deeply basophilic or even lavender in color as seen in this case. | | | Remarks: Another pheochromocytoma showing admixture of alveolar and trabecular patterns. |
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| | Pheochromocytoma - Gale Encyclopedia of Medicines definition, diagnosis and treatment.-Health - ... |
| | Pheochromocytoma - Gale Encyclopedia of Medicines definition, diagnosis and treatment. | | | Site - http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/g2601/0010/2601001053/p1/article.jhtml - Pheochromocytoma - Gale Encyclopedia of Medicines definition, diagnosis and treatment. | | | Pheochromocytoma - Gale Encyclopedia of Medicines definition, diagnosis and treatment.-Health - Endocrine_Disorders/Adrenal/Pheochromocytoma |
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| | Pheochromocytoma |
| | Be sure to visit the NDRF Reference Page where you can learn more about the NDRF Patient Handbook, Videos and other reference materials. | | | Pheochromocytoma: usually benign, Pheochromocytoma is a well-encapsulated, lobular, vascular tumor that can weigh less than 70 g, to 3600 g. | | | It is made up of chromaffin tissue of the adrenal medulla or sympathetic paraganglia. |
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| | A pheochromocytoma is a rare hormone-secreting tumor, usually of the adrenal glands. | | | The tumors are localized by ultrasound, CT scan or MRI scan. |
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