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Pediatric Pheochromocytoma
What is Pediatric Pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue that causes too much adrenaline to be excreted. Most of the time these tumors are not cancerous.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Pheochromocytoma?
- Anxiety and/or panic attacks
- Blurry vision
- Constipation
- Headaches
- High blood sugar
- Increased heart rate
- Pain in the abdomen
- Pale skin
- Sweating
- Shaking hands
- Unplanned or unexplained weight loss
How is Pediatric Pheochromocytoma diagnosed?
- History and physical
- Blood and urine tests
- CT scan
- Genetic testing
How is Pediatric Pheochromocytoma treated?
Surgery
Pheochromocytomas are usually treated by surgically removing the tumor. Most of the time, this improves blood pressure levels.
Pediatric Pheochromocytoma Doctors and Providers
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Perrin White, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Soumya Adhikari, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Abha Choudhary, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Melissa Ham, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Muniza Mogri, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Sudha Mootha, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Nivedita Patni, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Amanda Shaw, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Ming Yang, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Huay-Lin Lo, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist