Pheochromocytoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is a paraganglioma?
A
Tumor of extra-adrenal paraganglial cells (cells associated with paraganglia of ANS). Usually locations are head, neck, and abdomen.
2
Q
Genetic syndromes associated with pheo’s
A
MEN2A/MEN2B
NF1
Von Hippel-Lindau
3
Q
common locations of mets
A
Lymph nodes, liver, lung, and bone