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One diagnostic test used in the past for a pheochromocytoma is to administer [[clonidine]], a centrally-acting alpha-2 agonist used to treat high blood pressure. Clonidine mimics catecholamines in the brain, causing it to reduce the activity of the sympathetic nerves controlling the adrenal medulla. A healthy adrenal medulla will respond to the [[Clonidine#Clonidine suppression test|Clonidine suppression test]] by reducing catecholamine production; the lack of a response is evidence of pheochromocytoma. | One diagnostic test used in the past for a pheochromocytoma is to administer [[clonidine]], a centrally-acting alpha-2 agonist used to treat high blood pressure. Clonidine mimics catecholamines in the brain, causing it to reduce the activity of the sympathetic nerves controlling the adrenal medulla. A healthy adrenal medulla will respond to the [[Clonidine#Clonidine suppression test|Clonidine suppression test]] by reducing catecholamine production; the lack of a response is evidence of pheochromocytoma. | ||
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Other Diagnostic Studies
One diagnostic test used in the past for a pheochromocytoma is to administer clonidine, a centrally-acting alpha-2 agonist used to treat high blood pressure. Clonidine mimics catecholamines in the brain, causing it to reduce the activity of the sympathetic nerves controlling the adrenal medulla. A healthy adrenal medulla will respond to the Clonidine suppression test by reducing catecholamine production; the lack of a response is evidence of pheochromocytoma.
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