pheochromocytoma?
A pheochromocytoma (fee-o- kroe-moe- sy-TOE- muh) is a rare, usually noncancerous (benign), slow-growing neuroendocrine tumor that develops in cells in the center of an adrenal gland called the adrenal medulla. These two adrenal glands, one above each kidney, produce hormones that give instructions to virtually every organ and tissue in the body. The adrenal medulla controls hormones that initiate the flight or fight response.
Pheochromocytoma produce an excess amount of catecholamine hormone, which include norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline), and dopamine. The release of catecholamines can cause persistent or episodic high blood pressure, headache, sweating and other symptoms. If left untreated, a pheochromocytoma can result in severe or life-threatening damage to other body systems, especially the cardiovascular system.
paraganglioma?
Paraganglioma (păr′ə-găng′glē-ō′mə) is a rare, usually noncancerous (benign), slow-growing tumor that is closely related to pheochromocytoma. It originates from outside the adrenal glands, specifically from the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous system. Just like pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma is also characterized by the presence of an excess amount of hormones called catecholamines, which include norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline), and dopamine. It is these hormones that lead to persistent or episodic high blood pressure and other symptoms. Although it is rare, some paragangliomas do not produce any catecholamines, so common symptoms such as high-blood pressure, sweating or heart palpitations do not appear.
Bonus Info!!!
I told Rhesa I was going to design and create this shirt for myself! I gotta laugh and enjoy the life that was given to me!
BTW,
Yes I created this simple layout!
BTW,
Yes I created this simple layout!
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