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Pheo Para Awareness Week LIVE Q&A with Dr. Tobias Carling

In honor of Pheo Para Awareness Week, Dr. Tobias Carling from the Carling Adrenal Center answers patient questions about pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas, rare adrenal tumors that are often underdiagnosed or mistaken for anxiety, panic attacks, or high blood pressure. This recording from our live event offers an in-depth discussion on the challenges of recognizing these conditions and understanding their impact on overall health. Dr. Carling covers topics including common symptoms, the risks of delaying surgery, and the role of advanced imaging tests such as MIBG and DOTATET PET scans. He also explains how alpha blockers are used to prepare patients for surgery, the differences between pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas, and the importance of genetic testing and family screening for those at risk. The session also addresses long-term follow-up after adrenal surgery and the steps patients can take to ensure ongoing health. By watching this discussion, viewers gain valuable insights from one of the world’s leading adrenal surgeons about diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect before, during, and after adrenal surgery. Raising awareness of adrenal disease is vital. Share this information to help others understand the signs, risks, and care options for these rare tumors during Pheo Para Awareness Week. 📌 For more information and resources: www.adrenal.com 👩‍⚕️ Become a patient: https://www.adrenal.com/surgery #PheoParaAwarenessWeek #Pheochromocytoma #Paraganglioma #AdrenalHealth #AdrenalTumor #EndocrineSurgery #GeneticTesting #AlphaBlockers #AdrenalSurgery #CarlingAdrenalCenter #RareDiseaseAwareness #hormonehealth 01:00 Classic symptoms of pheochromocytoma often mimic anxiety, including episodic hypertension, sweating, paleness, headaches, and palpitations. 03:30 The danger of waiting for surgery depends on tumor size and hormone activity; bigger, more active tumors pose higher risks. 06:00 PET scans are used to confirm diagnosis or exclude metastases, especially in borderline or complex cases. 07:30 Alpha blockers are typically used preoperatively to manage blood pressure spikes, but may not always be necessary with modern surgical techniques. 09:10 Mini-back scoperctomy is effective for adrenal tumors up to 7-8 cm, offering faster recovery and less trauma than traditional laparoscopic surgery. 12:40 About 20% of pheochromocytomas are linked to genetic syndromes, requiring lifelong follow-up and family screening. 23:30 Untreated tumors can cause serious, potentially reversible damage to the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels due to excess adrenaline.