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Can ans dysfunction/damage cause symptoms similar to a pheochromocytoma (including elevated urine epinephrine)?
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Technically: the symptoms could be similar but only Pheo will present with elevated urine epinephrine. Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 2/18/2015
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Similar symptoms: Patients with Postural Orthostasis Tachycardia Syndrome(POTS) can exhibit many of the same symptoms as pheochromocytoma: palpitations, anxiety, tremor etc. This is because both conditions cause a hyper-adrenergic state. Epinephrine may be elevated but likely less than in pheochromocytoma. Increased norepinephrine on standing is the key finding in POTS. SEE: http://bit.ly/17qibWZ
Answered 2/18/2015
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