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How to diagnose pheochromocytomia by blood test or by cardiologist (echocardiogram)?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

By screening blood and urine tests, not echocardiogram which has no role in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.

Answered 9/4/2022

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Blood and urine levels of metanephrines are the recommended tests for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Echo is not the correct diagnostic test.

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