A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)in the urine.The nurse is aware that this finding is associated with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
A)Lymphoma
B)Myeloma
C)Neuroblastoma
D)Ganglioneuroma
E)Pheochromocytoma

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Increased levels of vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) in the urine are associated with conditions that involve neuroendocrine tumors, such as neuroblastoma (C), ganglioneuroma (D), and pheochromocytoma (E). VMA is a metabolite of catecholamines, which are produced in excess by these tumors.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of Vanillylmandelic