Pheochromocytoma as part of Neurofibromatosis
Overview
Pheochromocytoma as part of Neurofibromatosis: A tumor that develops in the part of the adrenal gland called the medulla which produces adrenalin and noradrenaline. This tumor is often associated with a condition called neurofibromatosis. The tumor affects automatic body activities such as regulating breathing rate and heartbeat.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Pheochromocytoma as part of Neurofibromatosis includes the 17 symptoms listed below: * Headache * Palpitations * Tachycardia * Rapid breathing * Tremor * Sweating * Nausea * Weakness * Fatigue * Chest pain * Weight loss * Pallor * Decreased gastrointestinal motility * Increased adrenalin level * Increased noradrenalin level * High blood pressure * Flushed face
Diagnosis
Home medical testing related to Pheochromocytoma as part of Neurofibromatosis: * Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing o Home Colorectal Cancer Tests o Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests
Treatment
* Cancer Specialists: o Oncology (Cancer specialists) o Radiation Oncology o Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia) o Radiation Oncology (Diagnostic/X-rays) o Gynecological Oncology o Hematology (Blood/Leukemia Specialists) o Colon & Rectal Surgery * Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists): o Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists) o Pediatric Neurology (Child Brain Specialist) o Pediatric Neurosurgery (Child Neurosurgeon) o Clinical Neurophysiology o Neurodevelopment Disabilities o Neurosurgery o Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine o Neuroradiology o Vascular Neurology o Neuropathology o Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)