Pheochromocytoma
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What is pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland (triangle shape glands located on top of the kidneys). The tumor increases the hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that regulate the heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. Some symptoms include: headaches, sweating,and heart pounding.
Common symptoms reported by people with pheochromocytoma
Treatments taken by people for pheochromocytoma
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Compare treatments taken by people with pheochromocytoma
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Got a question about living with pheochromocytoma? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has pheochromocytoma on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 66 say pheochromocytoma is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 2 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 3 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 1 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 29 | |
| Female | 50 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 17 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 5 |