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A pheochromocytoma is an adrenal gland tumor that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine hormones. These hormones are responsible for regulating heart rate and blood pressure, among other functions. Pheochromocytomas occur most frequently in young to middle-aged adults between the ages of 30 and 60. Ten percent of individuals affected are children who usually develop symptoms between the ages of 6 and 14.
Diagnosis of a pheochromocytoma. A diagnosis of a pheochromocytoma is made if the laboratory studies confirm elevated levels of catecholamines in the urine or blood. Once the diagnosis is confirmed on laboratory studies then further are aimed at localizing (finding) the tumor.The following the studies are available to find the tumor: 1  CT scan. 2  MRI scan. diagnosis of a pheochromocytoma is made if the laboratory studies confirm elevated levels of catecholamines in the urine or blood. Once the diagnosis is confirmed on laboratory studies then further are aimed at localizing (finding) the tumor. The following the studies are available to find the tumor: