Pheochromocytoma

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Pheochromocytoma
TermPheochromocytoma
Short definitionPheochromocytoma - (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 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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

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