Pheochromocytoma history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]

Overview

Symptoms of pheochromocytoma include palpitations, anxiety, and headaches.

Symptoms

The symptoms of a pheochromocytoma are those of sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity, symptoms usually subside in less than one hour and they may including:

• Palpitations
• Anxiety often resembling that of a panic attack
• Diaphoresis
• Headaches
• Pallor
• Weight loss

Please note that not all patients with pheochromocytoma experience the classical symptoms.