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Are pheochromocytomas hereditary?
Because pheochromocytomas are often hereditary, it is important that anyone who is diagnosed with this type of rare tumor be evaluated by a genetics professional. Many patients with hereditary forms of pheochromocytomas will not have a family history of the disease.
Does pheochromocytoma run in families?
Is adrenal carcinoma curable?
When adrenal cancer is found early, there is a chance for cure. But if the cancer has spread to areas beyond the adrenal glands, cure becomes less likely. Treatment can be used to delay progression or recurrence. Most growths that form in the adrenal glands are noncancerous (benign).
How long can you live without adrenal glands?
Humans cannot live without adrenal glands, so if both adrenal glands are removed (very rarely necessary), then the patient needs to take medications and supplements to provide the necessary hormones.
What is adenocarcinoma?
If you’ve been told that you have adenocarcinoma, it means that you have cancer in the glands that line your organs. This type of cancer can affect several different areas of your body, including the:
What is a pheochromocytoma?
A pheochromocytoma (fee-o-kroe-moe-sy-TOE-muh) is a rare, usually noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in an adrenal gland. You have two adrenal glands —one located at the top of each kidney. Usually, a pheochromocytoma develops in only one adrenal gland. But tumors can develop in both.
What is adenocarcinoma esophagus?
Adenocarcinoma. Esophageal cancer: Cancer that forms in the glandular cells of the esophagus is known as adenocarcinoma. This is the most common type of esophageal cancer. Colorectal cancer: Cancer that develops in the intestinal gland cells that line the inside of the colon and/or rectum is an adenocarcinoma.
What are the different types of carcinoma?
There are multiple types of carcinoma. They each affect different parts of the body, and they vary in severity. Some types of carcinoma include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma. Read on to learn more about the types of carcinoma, as well as their respective symptoms and treatment options.