Pheochromocytoma

Category: Oncology / Adrenal Gland Neoplasms

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal medulla that produces excessive amounts of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), leading to episodes of high blood pressure, palpitations, headaches, and sweating.

Global Prevalence

Rare, estimated at 0.8 per 100,000 person-years (NIH, 2019)

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