Pheochromocytoma
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Term | Pheochromocytoma |
Short definition | Pheochromocytoma - (pronounced) (FEE-oh-KROH-moh-sy-TOH-moo) Tumor that forms in the center of the adrenal gland (gland above the kidney) and causes overproduction of adrenaline. Pheochromocytomas are usually benign (noncancerous) but can cause high blood pressure, a pounding headache, palpitations, facial flushing, nausea, and vomiting |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Pheochromocytoma - (pronounced) (FEE-oh-KROH-moh-sy-TOH-moo) Tumor that forms in the center of the adrenal gland (gland above the kidney) and causes overproduction of adrenaline. Pheochromocytomas are usually benign (noncancerous) but can cause high blood pressure, a pounding headache, palpitations, facial flushing, nausea, and vomiting
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pheochromocytoma
- Wikipedia's article - Pheochromocytoma
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