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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is pheochromocytoma?

Pheochromocytoma is a rare and usually benign tumour that grows in your adrenal gland. Your adrenal glands are small triangular organs, located above your kidneys, which are responsible for producing hormones that regulate your blood pressure, metabolism and body reactions in stressed states. Pheochromocytomas are usually caused by genetic mutations and are associated with hereditary syndromes.

Symptoms of pheochromocytoma

  • Sweating at night requiring change in clothing

  • Pale looking

  • Headache

  • Feeling breathless

  • Feel lightheaded

Questions your doctor may ask to check for pheochromocytoma

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pheochromocytoma

  • Do you sweat so much at night that you need to change clothes?

  • Do you look more pale, wan or sickly than usual?

  • Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?

  • Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?

  • Have you had any lightheadedness recently?

Treatment for pheochromocytoma

The mainstay of treatment for pheochromocytomas is surgical removal of the tumour. Medications to control your blood pressure might also be prescribed.

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Hidetaka Hamasaki

Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)

Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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