Question 1

what is treatment for pheochromocytoma?

Accepted Answer

Removal: Making the diagnosis can be testy!
 some are malignant and spread, then medications may prevail.
But if possible, surgical removal is reasonable unless other high risk factors.

Question 2

what's the best treatment to get rid of pheochromocytoma?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: A pheochromocytoma is a tumor that secretes excessive adrenal hormones, causing life-threatening spikes in blood pressure. Symptoms include sweating, palpitations, headaches, nausea and rapid increases in blood pressure. The definitive treatment is to remove the tumor, typically along with the adrenal gland in which it is growing.

Question 3

why they say that it is dangerous to take beta blockers only and before alpha blockers in pheochromocytoma treatment? is really life-threatening?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dangerous: Hi. Non-selective beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol) block beta-2 receptors, which mediate arterial relaxation. Pheos secrete epi and norepi, which activate alpha-1 and beta receptors. If you block vasodilatory beta-2's, then the arteries will see unopposed alpha-1 stimulation, which can cause a hypertensive crisis and stroke, death, etc. Block alpha-1 receptors first!

Question 4

what is the cause and treatment of a pheochromcytoma?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue. It results in the release of too much Epinephrine and norepinephrine, hormones that control heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure .

Treatment involves removing the tumor with surgery. It is important to stabilize blood pressure and pulse with medication before surgery.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of pheochromocytomas?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Symptoms of pheochromocytoma may be very hard to control high blood pressure, may have intermittent spikes in high blood pressure, fast heart rate, sweating, intermittent severe headaches. It is an abnormal growth of the adrenal gland, and identified by blood tests for certain hormone level & can be seen on ct scan.

Question 6

how is pheochromocytoma treated?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Removing the adrenal is the appropriate treatment.  These tumors produce hormones that increase the blood pressure to dangerous levels, so it is important that you take medication  to block the potential hormone surge.  This blockage usually takes 1-2 weeks before the surgery can be done safely.  Most pheochromocytomas can be removed laparoscopically, unless very large or suspicious for cancer.

Question 7

what are the signs of a pheochromocytoma?

Accepted Answer

Pheochromocytoma: There are whole books written about the symptoms of pheochromocytoma. Classics are hypertension, headache, hyper metabolism, hyperhidrosis, and hyper heart rate. Some will have cafe-au-lait spots. Some will have neurofibromatosis. You can google these images and see if you have them. This is a deadly disease that I specialize in and happy to do 2nd opinion to help you and your team .

Question 8

what specialist treats a pheochromocytoma?

Accepted Answer

Specialists: You need to see specialists for this. First, an endocrinologist to make an accurate diagnosis, then a surgeon (general, urology in some area...) for surgery, than back to endo for reeval and ongoing followup.  This is a special disease. You need to use surgical team who are experience in treating this disorder.

Question 9

what ?will cure malignant pheochromocytoma?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Hopefully it can be diagnosed before it has spread, most are diagnosed by a good history and physical exam that may show difficult to control HTN , ct scan which shows an adrenal mass, and blood and/ or urine studies to confirm the diagnoses. These adrenal tumors can be removed by either  the laparoscopic or open surgery approach.

Question 10

what is the prognosis of pheochromocytoma patients?

Accepted Answer

Good if removed.: Removal of a pheochromocytoma should result in a good outcome.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Traetment for pheochromocytoma

A member asked:

What is treatment for pheochromocytoma?

A member asked:

What's the best treatment to get rid of pheochromocytoma?

A member asked:

Why they say that it is dangerous to take beta blockers only and before alpha blockers in pheochromocytoma treatment? is really life-threatening?

A member asked:

What is the cause and treatment of a pheochromcytoma?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of pheochromocytomas?

A member asked:

How is pheochromocytoma treated?

A member asked:

What are the signs of a pheochromocytoma?

A member asked:

What specialist treats a pheochromocytoma?

A member asked:

What ?will cure malignant pheochromocytoma?

A member asked:

What is the prognosis of pheochromocytoma patients?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?