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What causes phaeochromocytoma?

The exact aetiology of phaechromocytomas is unknown. Genetic factors must play some part as they occur as part of the inherited MEN syndrome (Multiple endocrine neoplasia), specifically type 2.

Adrenals

  • What are the Adrenal Glands
  • What can go wrong with the Adrenal Glands
  • Adrenal Insufficiency
  • Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome)
  • Phaeochromocytoma
    • What is a Phaeochromocytoma
    • What causes phaeochromocytoma
    • Symptoms of phaeochromocytomas
    • Diagnosis of phaeochromocytomas
    • Treatment of a phaeochromocytomas
    • Anaesthetic Management
    • Associated syndromes
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Congenital Lipoid Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Nelson's syndrome
  • 11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Adreno-cortical Carcinoma
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  • Bartter's and Gitelman's Syndrome
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