Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is a tumor formed by pheochromocytoma. Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma can occur anywhere from the carotid body to the pelvic cavity. Can cause abnormal blood pressure (often manifested as hypertension) and metabolic disorders. In some patients, severe heart, brain, and kidney damage caused by long-term hypertension or crisis caused by sudden severe hypertension can be life-threatening. However, if diagnosis and treatment can be obtained promptly and early, it can be cured Secondary hypertension.

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