Difference between pheochromocytoma vs. general anxiety disorder?

Major: Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland that needs medical evaluation & likely surgery. Rarely cancerous. An anxiety disorder would be a psychological illness maybe treated with medications.

Big difference: A pheochromocytoma is a serious, but rare, tumor which secretes Adrenalin type of hormones. Anxiety is one of many symptoms. Patients with pheos are treated by endocrinologists and specialized surgeons. An anxiety disorder is a mood disorder diagnosed when other medical causes of anxiety are ruled out. It is often treated by a mental health professional or primary care provider.