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Which of the following is a characteristic of pheochromocytomas?
Which of the following is a characteristic of pheochromocytomas?
- They are the most common cause of hypertension
- They rarely spread to other organs
- They are derived from chromaffin tissue (correct)
- They occur exclusively in the adrenal medulla
What percentage of pheochromocytomas are malignant and tend to spread to the liver?
What percentage of pheochromocytomas are malignant and tend to spread to the liver?
- More than 50%
- 15% to 20%
- 25% to 50%
- Less than 15% (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a part of the multiglandular-neoplastic syndrome known as multiple endocrine adenoma type IIa?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the multiglandular-neoplastic syndrome known as multiple endocrine adenoma type IIa?
- Parathyroid adenoma or hyperplasia
- Adrenal medullary sympathetic hormone excess (correct)
- Pheochromocytoma
- Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
Which of the following symptoms may be suggestive of pheochromocytoma before surgery or procedures?
Which of the following symptoms may be suggestive of pheochromocytoma before surgery or procedures?
What is the value of preoperative and preprocedure adrenergic receptor blocking drugs?
What is the value of preoperative and preprocedure adrenergic receptor blocking drugs?
Which receptor blockade is recommended for all patients with active tumors?
Which receptor blockade is recommended for all patients with active tumors?
What is the criteria for assessing the adequacy of treatment for pheochromocytoma before surgery?
What is the criteria for assessing the adequacy of treatment for pheochromocytoma before surgery?
Which of the following is a key component of ideal patient care for individuals with pheochromocytoma?
Which of the following is a key component of ideal patient care for individuals with pheochromocytoma?
What can cause an exaggerated stress response in patients with pheochromocytoma?
What can cause an exaggerated stress response in patients with pheochromocytoma?
What can result in significantly elevated blood catecholamine levels in patients with pheochromocytoma?
What can result in significantly elevated blood catecholamine levels in patients with pheochromocytoma?
What is the recommended treatment for hemodynamic rescue in catecholamine-resistant vasoplegic shock after resection of a massive pheochromocytoma?
What is the recommended treatment for hemodynamic rescue in catecholamine-resistant vasoplegic shock after resection of a massive pheochromocytoma?
