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Pheochromocytoma risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor for pheochromocytoma is a family history of multiple endocrine neoplasias, Von Hippel-Lindau disease, neurofibromatosis type 1, hereditary paraganglioma syndromes.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of pheochromocytoma is a family history of multiple endocrine neoplasias, Von Hippel-Lindau disease, neurofibromatosis type 1 or hereditary paraganglioma syndromes.
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of pheochromocytoma include harboring the following genes:
Less Common Risk Factors
- Less common risk factors in the development of pheochromocytoma include harboring the following genes:
References
References
- â Gimm O (2005). “Pheochromocytoma-associated syndromes: genes, proteins and functions of RET, VHL and SDHx”. Fam Cancer. 4 (1): 17â23. doi:10.1007/s10689-004-5740-1. PMIDÂ 15883706.
- â Jameson, J (2017). Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 19th Edition and Harrison’s Manual of Medicine 19th Edition VAL PAK. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. ISBNÂ 978-1260128857.
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