Which of the following is the most common pattern of urine free catecholamine findings in patients with pheochromocytoma?

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The most common urine free-catecholamine findings in patients with pheochromocytoma are increased levels of norepinephrine, with smaller increases or normal levels of epinephrine and dopamine.A less common pattern is a pronounced increase in both norepinephrine and epinephrine, with a smaller increase in dopamine.Even less frequently, a pronounced increase in epinephrine, with smaller increases or normal levels of norepinephrine and dopamine are found.

Which of the Following Is the Most Common Pattern of Urine