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Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

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For patients · General Information About Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Genetic counseling is part of the treatment plan for patients with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.

For patients · General Information About Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma / Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are described as localized, regional, or metastatic.

Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma can recur (come back) after they have been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients receive medication to treat the signs and symptoms of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Surgery

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Radiation therapy

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Chemotherapy

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Ablation therapy

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Embolization therapy

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Targeted therapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up care will be needed.

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Treatment of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

For patients · Treatment of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Localized Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

For patients · Treatment of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Inherited Pheochromocytoma

For patients · Treatment of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Regional Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

For patients · Treatment of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Metastatic Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

For patients · Treatment of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Recurrent Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

For patients · Pheochromocytoma During Pregnancy

Treatment of pregnant women with pheochromocytoma may include surgery.

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