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1
Q

What embryonic cells is the adrenal medulla derived from?

A

Neural Crest

2
Q

What does the adrenal medulla synthesize?

A

EPI and NE

3
Q

Pheochromocytoma

A

Tumor of chromaffin cells

4
Q

What is the appearance of the pheochromocytoma?

A

Brown Tumor

5
Q

What are the clinical features of pheochromocytoma?

A
  • HTN
  • Headaches
  • Palpitations
  • Tachycardia
  • Sweating
6
Q

What is the breakdown product of EPI?

A

Metanephrine

7
Q

What is the breakdown product of NE?

A

Mermetanephrine

8
Q

What is the final breakdown product of EPI and NE?

A

VMA

9
Q

What are patients given before pheochromocytomas are removed?

A

Phenoxybenzamine - irreversible alpha adrenergic antagonist

10
Q

What is another location where pheochromocytomas can be found?

A

Wall of the bladder

11
Q

What are some associations with pheochromocytoma?

A
  • MEN2A and 2B
  • VHL Disease
  • NF Type 1

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