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Preferred Label : Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma;

NCIt synonyms : Adrenal Gland Paraganglioma; Chromaffin Paraganglioma of the Adrenal Gland; Pheochromocytoma; Adrenal Pheochromocytoma; Adrenal Gland Chromaffin Paraganglioma; PCC; Intraadrenal Paraganglioma; Adrenal Gland Chromaffinoma; Adrenal Medullary Pheochromocytoma; Adrenal Medullary Paraganglioma;

NCIt related terms : Pheochromocytoma (adrenal);

NCIt definition : A neuroendocrine neoplasm of the sympathetic nervous system that arises from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla and secretes catecholamines. Clinical presentation includes headaches, palpitations, chest and abdominal pain, hypertension, fever, and tremor. Microscopically, a characteristic nesting (zellballen) growth pattern is usually seen. Other growth patterns including trabecular pattern may also be present.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Tumor that forms in the center of the adrenal gland (gland located above the kidney) that causes it to make too much adrenaline. Pheochromocytomas are usually benign (not cancer) but can cause high blood pressure, pounding headaches, heart palpitations, flushing of the face, nausea, and vomiting.;

Neoplastic status : Undetermined;

ICD-O code : 8700/0;

Codes from synonyms : 10034876; CDR0000322877;

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