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What is Pheochromocytoma? Symptoms, Treatment

PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA - Tumors of Adrenal Glands - Adrenal paraganglioma - Pheochromocytoma Symptoms Our topic today is pheochromocytoma, an adrenal medulla tumor. I hope you learn new things at the end of the video. If you want to increase your knowledge of medicine with short videos, do not forget to subscribe to the channel. What Is a Pheochromocytoma? Today we will answer this question. A pheochromocytoma (PCC) is a rare tumor that usually grows in your adrenal glands, above your kidneys. It’s also known as an adrenal paraganglioma or a chromaffin cell tumor. It’s most common in adults ages 30 to 50, but people of all ages can have it. Your adrenal glands make hormones that control things like your metabolism and blood pressure. A pheochromocytoma also releases hormones, at much higher levels than usual. These extra hormones cause high blood pressure, which can damage your heart, brain, lungs, and kidneys. What are the symptoms of pheochromocytoma? Some people with these tumors have high blood pressure all the time. For others, it goes up and down. That may be your only sign of a problem. But most people have at least one other symptom, including: Pale skin Fast or uneven heartbeat (heart palpitations) Severe headache Stomach, side, or back pain Unusual sweating Constipation Dizziness when standing Tremors Shortness of breath Pheochromocytoma Causes and Risk Factors: Doctors don’t know why most PCC tumors form. About 30% of cases seem to run in families. These are more likely to be cancerous than ones that appear at random. The tumors are more common in people who have disorders or conditions that are passed down from parents to children, including: Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type II Von Hippel-Lindau disease Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) Pheochromocytoma Complications: If you don’t get treatment, PCC can lead to life-threatening conditions, including: Disease of your heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) Heart muscle inflammation (myocarditis) Bleeding in your brain Fluid buildup in your lungs (pulmonary edema) Pheochromocytoma Diagnosis: Blood or urine tests to look for high levels of hormones An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, which uses powerful magnets and radio waves to make images of organs and tissues to check for a tumor A CT scan, which puts together several X-rays taken from different angles to spot a tumor If you have PCC, you might have tests to see if it was caused by a problem with your genes. This can tell you if you’re more likely to get another tumor and whether your family members are at higher risk. Pheochromocytoma Prognosis If your doctor removes both of your adrenal glands, you can take medication to help replace the hormones that your body won’t be able to make anymore. Whatever your treatment, you’ll need regular checkups with your doctor to be sure that PCC doesn’t come back. They can also help you manage any long-term side effects of treatment. According to estimates, about 95% of people diagnosed with a cancerous form of pheochromocytoma that hasn’t spread to other parts of their body live at least 5 more years. If the tumors have spread or come back after treatment, about 50% to 60% of people live at least 5 years after diagnosis. Pheochromocytoma Treatment You’ll most likely need surgery to remove the tumor. Your doctor may be able to do this using tiny cuts instead of one large opening. This is called laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. You generally recover faster from those procedures than from traditional surgery. Our video for today is over here. If you want to increase your knowledge of medicine with such short videos, you can press the subscribe button below.