Pheochromocytoma-induced hypertension: Pheochromocytoma-induced hypertension is high blood pressure caused by an adrenal gland tumor. The high blood pressure often responds poorly to the usual medications. Death can result in severe cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pheochromocytoma-induced hypertension is available below.
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