Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor derived from chromaffin cells, which produces catecholamins. The presence of this tumor is considered a cause of secondary hypertension, arrhythmias, sweating and also, but very rarely, mental disorders. Update diagnostic methods of pheochromocytoma are summarized in this article. Pheochromocytoma also coexists with endocrinological syndroms, e.g. multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2). Studies confirm genetic background of pheochromocytoma occurrence.
Source: PubMed
Institution: Medical University of Lodz
Language: Polish
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2122676017