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What is the life expectancy of untreated pheochromocytoma in a female over the age of 80 years-thank you-j.later(vinny152@yahoo.com?
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Little data. Could be minutes if Pheo "goes off", Some pheos store up norepinephrine & adrenaline & when they discharge they squirt this into blood stream & I have seen BP go up to 300 mmHg. most pheos are diagnosed at autopsy & were not cause of death. Need to know more about her pheo and general health. Find best hosp n CAN (Montreal). Best in US Mayo/Houston/Cleveland. Can consult me here.
Answered 9/19/2021
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If confined to the adrenals 5 year survival is common. If there is spread outside the adrenals, 50-60% 5year survival has been quoted. Remember, at age 80 life expectancy may depend also on concurrent unrelated medical problems and the severity of hypertension.
Answered 10/5/2021
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