Current Approaches and Future Directions

feeds@yuku.com (tues1day) — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:41:45 GMT

First Published Online July 10, 2008
The Oncologist, Vol. 13, No. 7, 779-793, July 2008; doi:10.1634/theoncologist.2008-0043
© 2008 AlphaMed Press

Pheochromocytoma: Current Approaches and Future Directions

Joel T. Adlera,*, Goswin Y. Meyer-Rochowb,c,*, Herbert Chena, Diana E. Bennc, Bruce G. Robinsonc,d, Rebecca S. Sippela, Stan B. Sidhub,c
aSection of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery,...

Genetics

feeds@yuku.com (tues1day) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:10:36 GMT

Reference:

Chapter 34. Pheochromocytoma

Karel Pacak, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Karen T. Adams, M.Sc., CRNP, and Graeme Eisenhofer, Ph.D.

Updated: December 6, 2006

Genetics

"Advances in genetics and recognition of a high prevalence of pheochromocytoma in certain familial syndromes is now making it mandatory for routine screening of the tumor in patients with identified mutations,...

Differential Diagnosis

feeds@yuku.com (tues1day) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:59:27 GMT

Reference:

www.Endotext.com

Chapter 34. Pheochromocytoma

Karel Pacak, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Karen T. Adams, M.Sc., CRNP, and Graeme Eisenhofer, Ph.D.
Updated: December 6, 2006

Tumor Localization

feeds@yuku.com (tues1day) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:16:18 GMT

The information below is taken from the following reference:

http://www.Endotext.com

Chapter 34. Pheochromocytoma

Karel Pacak, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Karen T. Adams, M.Sc., CRNP, and Graeme Eisenhofer, Ph.D.
Updated: December 6, 2006

Tumor Localization

"Tumor localization should usually only be...

Biochemical Diagnosis

feeds@yuku.com (tues1day) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:46:51 GMT

The information below is taken from the following reference:

www.Endotext.com

Chapter 34. Pheochromocytoma

Karel Pacak, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Karen T. Adams, M.Sc., CRNP, and Graeme Eisenhofer, Ph.D.
Updated: December 6, 2006

Biochemical Diagnosis

It is now clear that catecholamines are metabolized within chromaffin cells...

Side Effects of Allergy Medicines

feeds@yuku.com (MaryPeebels) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:42:46 GMT

I'm placing this article here because it touches on many symptoms which can mimic pheochromocytoma.

"Side Effects of Allergy Medicines"
By Jennifer Fields

Source quoted:
Side Effects of Allergy Medicines

It's no surprise that your over-the-counter antihistamine can send you...

Algorithm for diagnostic localization of PHEO

feeds@yuku.com (tues1day) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:47:27 GMT

Algorithm for diagnostic localization of biochemically proven pheochromocytoma:
jcem.endojournals.org/cgi...9/2/479/F6

Diagram is taken from the following article:
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Vol. 89, No. 2 479-491
Copyright © 2004 by The Endocrine Society

CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
Algorithm for biochemical diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.

(To convert values to nanomoles per liter, divide by 183 for normetanephrine, and 197 for metanephrine.)

THIS FORUM IS "READ ONLY"

feeds@yuku.com (MaryPeebels) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:01:50 GMT

Because we need to keep this forum strictly on topic, this forum will be 'read only' with no general posting.

Pheo Questions and Answers - Please Read This!

feeds@yuku.com (MaryPeebels) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:15:58 GMT

The moderators of this support board have created a Frequently Asked Questions so that important guidelines in the diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytoma are better understood. Because of the need for consistency in information and instructions, this topic will be 'read only'.

1. What is pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumor of the medulla of the adrenal...

Searching the postings

feeds@yuku.com (slmullen) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:40:32 GMT

I've been trying to search the postings for certain keywords but even when I use a word that I know should be found, it comes up empty. What am I doing wrong?

slmullen

Imaging characteristics (phenotypes) of adrenal masses

feeds@yuku.com (tues1day) — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 11:26:43 GMT

"In adults with adrenal incidentalomas, it is essential to interpret the results of biochemical testing in the context of the imaging phenotype (25, 26). Imaging phenotype refers to the characteristics of the mass on computerized imaging (25). CT and MRI findings are the best guide to the management of adrenal incidentaloma (25). The lipid-rich nature of cortical adenomas is helpful in differentiating these benign neoplasms from pheochromocytoma and malignancy (27, 2 . A biochemical...

Testing Guidelines

feeds@yuku.com (DHarlander) — Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:45:58 GMT

Some recent postings have raised some concerns about testing, and the possibility of provoking an episode prior to testing.

Doing anything that would purposely interfere with testing such as consuming caffeine, stimulants, even herbal stimulants etc. could not only cause you harm if you have pheo, but also give one a false positive test if there is a not a pheo. This could cause a person to undergo testing which is not necessary or even worse surgery. It is unwise to not follow...

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions