These tumors are almost always noncancerous, but they still require treatment because of their hormone-releasing abilities.
Family history or certain types of symptom profiles might indicate to a doctor that a pheochromocytoma may be present.
These tumors are also linked to certain, rare genetic conditions.
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Pheochromocytoma Treatment
All pheochromocytomas need to be surgically removed.
The reasons for this are complicated but relate to the fact that this is high-risk and potentially dangerous surgery.
Since the blood pressure is usually already elevated, further increases can be dangerous.
