Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Details

Expanded Description

Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-secreting tumor that arises from chromaffin cells of the sympathetic nervous system. The term paraganglioma refers to any extra-adrenal or nonfunctional tumor of the paraganglion system, whereas functional tumors are referred to as extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas.

Prevalence

10.0 ( Per 100,000 Population ) [Source]

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