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This document discusses the anatomy, function, and pathologies of the adrenal medulla. It covers three main topics: 1) Pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes hypertension. Diagnosis involves urine or plasma tests for metanephrines. Treatment is surgical removal. 2) Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes which are inherited disorders causing tumors of the parathyroid, pancreas and pituitary glands. 3) Neuroblastoma, the most common extracranial tumor in children which arises from
- Author
- Amanda Martinez
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- EN