Caterer has healthy outlook Aug 4, 2008
Ms. Crawford, a co-owner of Cindy's Catering and Cafe on Washington Road in Martinez, has battled a rare form of adrenal cancer, metastatic pheochromocytoma, since 1989 ... Her life progressed normally until Ms. Crawford received a bombshell in May 1989, when she was diagnosed with metastatic pheochromocytoma and told she had five years to live. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Flawed gene-ealogy: Charleston resident battles rare, inherited disease Dec 1, 2007
Cancer of the adrenal gland is called a pheochromocytoma, which is a hormone producing tumor, he said ... The disease also can cause severe headaches, high blood pressure and, because of pheochromocytomas, too much adrenaline. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
What Lincoln had Dec 1, 2007
The two characteristic cancers of MEN2B are medullary thyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma ... He was almost continuously ill in one way or another and my suspicion and I wont go so far as to say my diagnosis but it is suspicious that he had three symptoms of pheochromocytoma during this time: headache, orthostatic syncope [he would faint when standing up] and cold, clammy hands and feet, which he complained to a friend about. (Nature News Service)
Evidence of MEN-2 in the Original Description of Classic Pheochromocytoma Sep 27, 2007
The first description of pheochromocytoma in 1886 has been attributed to Felix Fr ... In-depth review revealed that the histopathological findings were consistent with pheochromocytoma ... The presence of germ-line RET mutations in four living relatives demonstrates that the original patient and her family had multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 and provides molecular evidence that she had pheochromocytoma. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Somatic SDHB Mutation in an Extraadrenal Pheochromocytoma Jul 19, 2007
To the Editor: As many as 25% of pheochromocytomas catecholamine-producing tumors located along the sympathetic nervous system, including the adrenals occur in hereditary tumor syndromes that include von Hippel Lindau disease (VHL gene),1 multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (RET gene), neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1 gene), and the pheochromocytoma paraganglioma syndrome (SDHB and SDHD genes). The last two genes are also associated with extraadrenal pheochromocytoma ... 2,3 To date, except for one... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Bicyclist's tumor rarest of the rare Jun 12, 2007
Tumors in the heart are rare to begin with, but this one -- known as cardiac paraganglioma, or pheochromocytoma -- is among the rarest of the rare. The odd thing about these tumors is that they are made up of adrenal cells, which are produced in the adrenal glands atop the kidneys. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
The Incidentally Discovered Adrenal Mass May 10, 2007
2,3 An important recommendation endorsed at the meeting was that initial testing for pheochromocytoma include the measurement of fractionated metanephrines in plasma, urine, or both. This recommendation recognizes that a missed diagnosis (due to inadequate sensitivity) can have catastrophic consequences for the patient. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Widely Used Iron Nanoparticles Exhibit Toxic Effects On Nerve Cells Mar 30, 2007
In their studies, the UCSD researchers used PC12 cells, a line derived from a rat pheochromocytoma. Nerve growth factor prompts PC12 cells to express a variety of neuron-specific genes and generate thin sprout-like cellular extensions called neurites, which are hundreds of times longer than the width of the cell, or up to several millimeters in length. (Science Daily)
My life as an advisor to TV and film Mar 17, 2007
For an episode of I got a writing credit for a story on Munchausen syndrome (a patient feigning pheochromocytoma). For both Eddie Murphy Nutty Professor movies, the studio's Art Department asked me for assistance in designing the set for Professor Klump's laboratory. (The Scientist)
A Pregnant Woman with New Hypertension Mar 1, 2007
g., pheochromocytoma and Cushing's syndrome) can present in an unorthodox fashion in gestation. However, the normal ranges in Table 1 of the article appear to be for nonpregnant populations. (New England Journal of Medicine)
List of Cancers Jan 27, 2007
There are many common cancers and many more not-so-common ones. Cancer is actually a large and diverse group of diseases. (Suite101.com)
A better way Nov 17, 2006
I had a very rare adrenal tumor, pheochromocytoma, causing my irregular heartbeat and other symptoms. It was especially difficult to diagnose because I didn't have the requisite high blood pressure primarily associated with this tumor and other odd symptoms that didn't fit. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Pheochromocytoma Jun 22, 2006
To the Editor: Pheochromocytoma occurs in approximately 1 percent of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. 1 Accordingly, germ-line mutations in the NF1 gene the susceptibility gene for neurofibromatosis type 1 are assumed to be one of the heritable causes of pheochromocytoma ... We compared the findings for patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with those for patients with other pheochromocytoma-related syndromes. (New England Journal of Medicine)
The wry House that Shore built Jun 20, 2006
The next, you're hearing words such as "pheochromocytoma," "rhabdomyosarcoma," "aspergillosis," or "alveolar echinococcosis.". The show routinely infuses obscure conditions into each medical mystery. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
But cancer survivor Steve Kubby faces possible return to slammer Mar 14, 2006
As DeQuattro put it: "In some amazing fashion, this medication has not only controlled the symptoms of the pheochromocytoma, but in my view has arrested its growth. I strongly endorse that you consider supplying Steve with sufficient supplies of his specific marijuana product in order to control his life threatening disease. "Faith healers would term Steve's existence these past 10-15 years as nothing short of a miracle ... " DeQuattro monitored Kubby's condition, treating the cancer with... (WorldNetDaily)
Pot user sent to US Jan 30, 2006
He said he smokes the drug to alleviate symptoms of a rare cancer called pheochromocytoma, which causes the adrenal glands to produce massive amounts of adrenaline. Kubby, was diagnosed 20 years ago and is believed to be longest-lived survivor of the disease. (Calgary Sun)
Medical Marijuana Activist Returns to State, Is Arrested Jan 29, 2006
Kubby's oncologist in Canada expressed worries Friday that his rare form of cancer, pheochromocytoma, could threaten his life if he isn't allowed to continue using cannabis. Since the cancer was diagnosed a quarter century ago, Kubby, 59, has smoked up to a dozen marijuana cigarettes a day. (Los Angeles Times)
Failed pot refugee sent packing Jan 27, 2006
He said he smokes the drug to alleviate symptoms of a rare cancer called pheochromocytoma, which causes the adrenal glands to produce massive amounts of adrenaline. Mr. Kubby was diagnosed 20 years ago and is believed to be longest-lived survivor of the disease. (Globe and Mail)
