title: Pheochromocytoma - review and biochemical workup.
abstract: A commonly received question in the clinical laboratory is as follows: what is the best test for pheochromocytoma? A widely variable presentation and potentially catastrophic consequence make this a feared neoplasm despite its infrequent encounter. Because various biochemical testing modalities are available, test selection is often confusing. This selection process can be made easier through a better understanding of catecholamine producing neoplasms. The aim of this article is to provide a review of catecholamine producing neoplasms and give recommendations on appropriate test selection.
authors: Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, USA.
authors: Ross A
authors: RA
authors: Miller
authors: D W
authors: DW
authors: Ohrt
mesh_terms: D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008676:Metanephrine / Q000097:blood* / Q000652:urine; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D008676:Metanephrine