A person with a pheochromocytoma (a functioning adenoma)is experiencing symptoms created by its hypersecretion of epinephrine, including high blood pressure, elevated heart rate, excessive sweating, anxiety, and weight loss. Where would this neuroendocrine tumor be located?

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Pheochromocytomas are tumors that arise from the adrenal medulla, where they cause hypersecretion of catecholamines like epinephrine, leading to symptoms such as high blood pressure and elevated heart rate.

A Person with a Pheochromocytoma (A Functioning Adenoma)is Experiencing Symptoms