The catecholamine metabolites vanillylmandelic acid and homovanillic acid can be measured quantitatively in the urine as a test for the disease. Pheochromocytoma is a benign tumor derived from the adrenal medulla or sympathetic paraganglia. The tumor secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. These catecholamines cause attacks of hypertension, headache, nausea and vomiting, sweating, pallor and severe apprehension.
Cloud Gate is a sculpture designed by British artist Anish Kappor, located in AT & T Plaza of Millennium Park within the Loop Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture was unveiled during the summer of 2004.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles was a breath of fresh air at PAX East. Not only was it one of more charming experiences I had all weekend, there was also an incredible sense of sophistication and polish underneath the soft cute exterior..