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1
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What is the pattern of secretion and symptoms of pheochromocytoma?
A
Hormonal Secretion and symptoms/attacks
are paroxysmal (They come and go)
2
Q
What are the hormones that are secreted by a pheochromocytoma and what are the symptoms?
A
Catecholamine
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Symptoms
Hypertension
Headache
Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
Palpitations
3
Q
What is the diagnosis and treament of pheochromocytoma?
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Diagnosis:
Amount of Vanillyl Mandelic Acid (VMA)
Homo Vanillyc Acid
In the Urine
ICT or MRI of the Abdomen
to localize the Tumor
Treatment:
Stabilize with
Alpha Blockers
Phenoxybenzamine
Treatment of choice
Surgical removal of
The tumor
4
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Section of pancreas Label
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5
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Section of pancreas Label
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6
Q
Fill
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7
Q
What is insulinoma?
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