Pediatric Pheochromocytoma
What is Pediatric Pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue that causes too much adrenaline to be excreted. Most of the time these tumors are not cancerous.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Pheochromocytoma?
Anxiety and/or panic attacks
Blurry vision
Increased heart rate
Pain in the abdomen
Pale skin
Sweating
Shaking hands
How is Pediatric Pheochromocytoma diagnosed?
History and physical
Blood and urine tests
Genetic testing
How is Pediatric Pheochromocytoma treated?
Surgery
Pheochromocytomas are usually treated by surgically removing the tumor. Most of the time, this improves blood pressure levels.
Pediatric Pheochromocytoma Doctors and Providers
Perrin White, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Soumya Adhikari, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Abha Choudhary, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Melissa Ham, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Huay-Lin Lo, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Muniza Mogri, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Sudha Mootha, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Nivedita Patni, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Amanda Shaw, MDPediatric Endocrinologist
Ming Yang, MDPediatric Endocrinologist