Adrenal medulla tumors (Pheochromocytoma)
Adrenal medulla Tumors are tumors of the medulla, the inner layer of the adrenal gland
Other names[edit | edit source]
These are also called pheochromocytomas.
Incidence[edit | edit source]
Tumors are rare
Hormones secreted[edit | edit source]
These tumors secrete norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Clinical features[edit | edit source]
They are characterized by episodes of hypertension, headache, palpitations, sweating and apprehension.
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