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Causes of Pheochromocytoma

Contents

Pheochromocytoma: Introduction
List of Causes
List of Common Causes
List of Other Causes
Drugs/substances (1 causes)
Hidden causes
Complication causes
Causes of symptoms
Related cause information

List of causes of Pheochromocytoma

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Pheochromocytoma) that could possibly cause Pheochromocytoma includes:

Adrenal gland tumor
Tumor in the sympathetic nervous system
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Tuberous sclerosis
Neurofibromatosis
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b - pheochromocytoma
MEN 2A
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 - pheochromocytoma
MEN 2B
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 3 - pheochromocytoma
Sporadic pheochromocytoma
VHL disease
Von Hippel-Lindau Disease - pheochromocytoma
Neurofibromatosis-2 - pheochromocytoma

More causes:see full list of causes for Pheochromocytoma

Common Causes of Pheochromocytoma

Following is a list of common causes of Pheochromocytoma:

Other Causes of Pheochromocytoma

Following is a list of other causes of Pheochromocytoma:

Tuberous sclerosis
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Sporadic pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Pheochromocytoma, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Pheochromocytoma:

Multiple endocrine neoplasia
Adrenal gland
Hypertension
Neuroendocrine tumour
Vinyl mandellic acid
Metanephrites

Pheochromocytoma: Causes and Types

Causes of Broader Categories of Pheochromocytoma: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

Pheochromocytoma as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Pheochromocytoma as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Pheochromocytoma. Our database lists the following as having Pheochromocytoma as a complication of that condition:

Pheochromocytoma as a symptom:

Conditions listing Pheochromocytoma as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Pheochromocytoma. Our database lists the following as having Pheochromocytoma as a symptom of that condition:

Medications or substances causing Pheochromocytoma:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Pheochromocytoma as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.