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  • Adrenalectomy
    ...ˌdriːnəˈlɛktəmi/) is a surgical procedure for the removal of one or both [[adrenal glands]]. ...oscopic adrenalectomy). The choice of procedure depends on the size of the adrenal gland tumor and the patient's overall health condition.
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  • Metanephrine
    ...olite of [[epinephrine]] (adrenaline), a hormone that is produced by the [[adrenal glands]]. The term "metanephrine" is derived from the Greek words "meta" me ...or urine can be used to diagnose [[pheochromocytoma]], a rare tumor of the adrenal glands that can cause high blood pressure.
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  • Phentolamine mesylate
    ...[hypertension]] and [[pheochromocytoma]], as well as in the diagnosis of [[pheochromocytoma]]. It is also used to prevent or control hypertensive episodes in patients ...erse the effects of excessive [[catecholamines]] (hormones produced by the adrenal glands) in the body.
    1 KB (146 words) - 06:29, 11 February 2024
  • Pheochromocytoma
    |Term=Pheochromocytoma ...ation}} (FEE-oh-KROH-moh-sy-TOH-moo) Tumor that forms in the center of the adrenal gland (gland above the kidney) and causes overproduction of adrenaline. Phe
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  • Adrenal tumor
    == Adrenal Tumor == ...pathological condition characterized by the growth of a [[tumor]] in the [[adrenal gland]]s.
    2 KB (259 words) - 22:38, 8 February 2024
  • Hereditary paraganglioma-pheochromocytoma syndrome
    |Term=hereditary paraganglioma-pheochromocytoma syndrome ...e paraganglia. Paraganglia are clusters of nerve-like cells found near the adrenal glands and near blood vessels or nerves in the head, neck, chest, abdomen,
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  • Adrenomedullin
    .... It was first discovered in 1993 in human [[pheochromocytoma]], a type of adrenal gland tumor. ...term "Adrenomedullin" is derived from the words "adreno", referring to the adrenal glands where it was first discovered, and "medulla", the inner part of an o
    1 KB (166 words) - 04:22, 7 February 2024
  • Normetanephrine
    ...as a marker in the diagnosis of [[pheochromocytoma]], a rare tumor of the adrenal glands. ...te, blood pressure, and glucose levels. These hormones are produced by the adrenal glands and certain nerve tissues.
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  • Phenoxybenzamine
    ...ctive, irreversible [[alpha blocker]] used primarily in the treatment of [[pheochromocytoma]]. It is also used to treat [[hypertension]], and given pre-operatively to ...]. It is most commonly used to treat pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor of the adrenal gland which secretes excessive amounts of catecholamines.
    1 KB (166 words) - 01:30, 8 February 2024
  • Paroxysmal hypertension
    ...ertension is often caused by a tumor in the [[adrenal gland]] known as a [[pheochromocytoma]]. However, it can also be caused by certain medications, [[stress]], or ot ...or [[MRI]] may also be used to identify any tumors or abnormalities in the adrenal glands.
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  • Adrenal cancer
    '''Adrenal Cancer''' Adrenal cancer is a rare form of [[cancer]] that originates in the [[adrenal glands]], two small glands located on top of each kidney. They produce horm
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  • MEN2A syndrome
    ...id cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the parathyroid and adrenal glands.  ...id cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the parathyroid and adrenal glands. The affected endocrine glands can produce high levels of hormones,
    1 KB (164 words) - 10:42, 12 January 2023
  • MEN2A
    ...id cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the parathyroid and adrenal glands.  ...id cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the parathyroid and adrenal glands. The affected endocrine glands can produce high levels of hormones,
    1 KB (165 words) - 10:48, 12 January 2023
  • MEN2B
    ...a, and parathyroid cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the adrenal glands and growths around nerves in the lips, tongue, lining of the mouth, ...a, and parathyroid cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the adrenal glands and growths around nerves in the lips, tongue, lining of the mouth,
    1 KB (173 words) - 20:43, 12 January 2023
  • MEN2B syndrome
    ...a, and parathyroid cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the adrenal glands and growths around nerves in the lips, tongue, lining of the mouth, ...a, and parathyroid cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the adrenal glands and growths around nerves in the lips, tongue, lining of the mouth,
    1 KB (172 words) - 08:34, 14 January 2023
  • Metyrosine
    ...ication used in the treatment of [[pheochromocytoma]], a rare tumor of the adrenal glands. It is also used off-label for other conditions such as [[Parkinson' Metyrosine is used primarily to treat pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor of the adrenal glands that can cause high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and other sy
    2 KB (210 words) - 04:56, 6 February 2024
  • Sipple Syndrome
    ...id cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the parathyroid and adrenal glands.  ...id cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the parathyroid and adrenal glands. The affected endocrine glands can produce high levels of hormones,
    1 KB (169 words) - 03:08, 13 January 2023
  • Pheochromocytomas
    ...lly noncancerous (benign) tumors that develop in cells in the center of an adrenal gland. The term "Pheochromocytoma" ([[Greek language|Greek]]: φαιός (phaiós, "dusky"), χρῶμα (khr
    1 KB (154 words) - 07:07, 14 February 2024
  • Iobenguane
    ...that often affects children, and [[pheochromocytoma]], a rare tumor of the adrenal glands. Iobenguane works by mimicking the neurotransmitter [[norepinephrine * [[Pheochromocytoma]]: A rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue. It results in the release of too much adrenaline and noradren
    2 KB (242 words) - 02:39, 6 February 2024
  • Adrenergic storm
    ...is derived from the words "adrenaline," which is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, and "storm," which refers to a sudden or violent disturbance. The t ...lying medical conditions such as [[pheochromocytoma]], a rare tumor of the adrenal glands.
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