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Pediatric pheochromocytoma
What is pediatric pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma (pheo·chro·mo·cy·to·ma) is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue that causes too much adrenaline to be excreted. Most of the time these tumors are non-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?
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 -
Huay-Lin Lo, 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