Tag: pheochromocytoma surgery

January 24, 2026

Pheochromocytoma: What It Is, How It Causes High Blood Pressure, and Why Surgery Is Often the Cure

Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal tumor that causes dangerous spikes in blood pressure through excess adrenaline. It's often misdiagnosed as anxiety, but a simple urine test can detect it. Surgery is the only cure-and it works for 90% of patients.