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Pheochromocytoma
A condition in which a tumor grows on the adrenal gland (a small organ that sits above the kidneys and secretes important hormones). It can cause too much stress hormone to be released, leading to increased blood pressure, flushing, and a racing heartbeat.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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