| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:0050771 |
| Name | pheochromocytoma |
| Definition | An endocrine organ benign neoplasm that arises within the adrenal medulla, releasing epinephrines and norepinephrines hormones that cause either episodic or persistent high blood pressure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheochromocytoma, https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7385/pheochromocytoma, https://www.omim.org/entry/171300, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pheochromocytoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20355367 |
| Xrefs |
ICDO:8700/3 |
| Subsets |
DO_cancer_slim DO_rare_slim |
| Synonyms |
phaeochromocytoma [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships | |
| Subclass Logical Relationships |
has symptom some high blood pressure |