Paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas are rare tumors of the same tissue. Paraganglioma tumors are the tumors which forms outside the adrenal glands and pheochromocytomas are observed inside the adrenal gland. Signs and symptoms of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma may occur at any time or be brought on by certain events. This article focuses on the symptoms and diagnosis of the paraganglioma. The adrenal glands are involved in the control of heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar and the stress management.
It does so by releasing catecholamines or adrenaline and noradrenaline. Pheochromocytoma may sometimes release extra catecholamine in the blood and cause signs or symptoms of the paraganglioma. Paragangliomas are rare tumors that form outside the adrenal gland and near to the carotid artery. It is also observed along nerve pathways in the head and neck, and in other parts of the…
