Abstract

Introduction: Pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine catecholamine-producing tumors that arise from either the adrenal medulla (PHEO) or extra-adrenal paraganglionic tissues (paraganglioma/PGLs). PHEO is responsible for 0.01-0.1% of the cases of hypertension. Assessment of the plasma/urinary levels of metanephrines (catecholamines metabolites) is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of PHEOs.

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