Pheochromocytoma

• December 21, 2020

A pheochromocytoma is an unusual, generally non (benign) tumor that develops in the adrenal gland. You have two adrenal glands—one at the top of the kidneys. Usually, only one adrenal gland evolves a pheochromocytoma. But in both cases, tumors can evolve. If you have a pheochromocytoma, the tumor discharges hormones that may cause high blood pressure, headache, perspiring, and signs of a traumatic event. If a pheochromocytoma is not handled, serious or life-threatening damage to other organ systems may lead. Most pheochromocytomas are found in individuals between the ages of 20 and 50. But the tumor may create at any age. Generally, surgery to remove a pheochromocytoma arrives blood pressure to ordinary.