pheochromocytoma

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An endocrine organ benign neoplasm that arises within the adrenal medulla, releasing epinephrines and norepinephrines hormones that cause either episodic or persistent high blood pressure.

Signs and symptoms

Cerebral hemorrhage
Elevated urinary norepinephrine level
Neoplasm
Positive regitine blocking test
Hypertensive retinopathy
Proteinuria
Hypercalcemia
Cafe-au-lait spot
Developmental cataract
Hyperhidrosis

Medications that may treat it

atomoxetine dasiglucagon dopamine doxapram glucagon guanethidine iodipamide isocarboxazid metoclopramide metyrosine midodrine minoxidil

Also known as: phaeochromocytoma