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Pheochromocytoma: current approaches and future directions.
The oncologist - 1 Jul 2008
Adler Joel T, Meyer-Rochow Goswin Y, Chen Herbert, Benn Diana E, Robinson Bruce G, Sippel Rebecca S, Sidhu Stan B
Abstract excerpt
Pheochromocytomas are rare catecholamine-secreting tumors that arise from chromaffin tissue within the adrenal medulla and extra-adrenal sites. Because of the excess secretion of hormones, these tumors often cause debilitating symptoms and a poor quality of life. While medical management plays a significant role in the treatment of pheochromocytoma patients, surgical excision remains the only cure. Improved...
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