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...ertension is often caused by a tumor in the [[adrenal gland]] known as a [[pheochromocytoma]]. However, it can also be caused by certain medications, [[stress]], or ot == Diagnosis ==

...[hypertension]] and [[pheochromocytoma]], as well as in the diagnosis of [[pheochromocytoma]]. It is also used to prevent or control hypertensive episodes in patients ...sylate is used to control blood pressure in certain adrenal gland tumor ([[pheochromocytoma]]) patients. It is also used to reverse the effects of excessive [[catechol

...t disorders related to these catecholamines, particularly tumors such as [[pheochromocytoma]] and [[neuroblastoma]]. ...initive test and further diagnostic procedures are required to confirm the diagnosis.

...nd [[epinephrine]]. It is primarily used as a marker in the diagnosis of [[pheochromocytoma]], a rare tumor of the adrenal glands. ...ls of normetanephrine in the blood or urine may indicate the presence of a pheochromocytoma. This is often confirmed with a [[Computed Tomography|CT scan]] or [[Magnet

...d treatment of certain types of [[cancer]], including [[neuroblastoma]], [[pheochromocytoma]], and [[paraganglioma]]. It works by mimicking norepinephrine, allowing it * [[Radiopharmaceutical]]: A radioactive compound used in diagnosis or therapy.

* '''[[Pheochromocytoma]]''': A rare, usually benign, tumor that develops in the center of the adre === Diagnosis ===

MEN 2B is associated with the development of medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, and mucosal neuromas. Other symptoms may include a marfanoid habitus, eye ==Diagnosis==

The term "Pheochromocytoma" ([[Greek language|Greek]]: φαιός (phaiós, "dusky"), χρῶμα (khr ==Diagnosis==

...iː skæn/) is a type of [[medical imaging]] procedure used primarily in the diagnosis and monitoring of certain types of [[cancer]]. ...at often affects children. They can also be used to diagnose and monitor [[pheochromocytoma]] and [[paraganglioma]], which are rare types of tumors that can occur in a

==Diagnosis== ...al examination]], and [[imaging studies]]. Genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis.

==Diagnosis== * [[Pheochromocytoma]]

...roid carcinoma (FMTC). It is characterized by medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, and hyperparathyroidism. MEN2 is caused by mutations in the [[RET gene]]. === Diagnosis ===

* [[Pheochromocytoma]] - a noncancerous tumor of cells that produce epinephrine and norepinephri * [[Prenatal diagnosis]] - techniques used to diagnose abnormalities in a fetus