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Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor. Pheochromocytomas often cause the adrenal gland to make too many hormones. This can lead to high blood pressure.

Disease ConditionEndocrine

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Definition

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor. Pheochromocytomas often cause the adrenal gland to make too many hormones. This can lead to high blood pressure.

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Pheochromocytoma
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Disease Condition
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Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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