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Is Elevated Normetanephrine Level Symptom Of Pheochromocytoma?

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Posted on Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Question: have elevated normetanephrine levels dous this mean I have pheochromocytoma. I am a female; having horrilble symtoms
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Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Probably yes. Detailed Answer: dear ma'm, hi! elevated normetanephrines can be present in phaeo, but that is not the only cause. you must confirm with urinary VMA, free cortisol, metanephrines, and gold std being Mibg scanning. regards!
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Is Elevated Normetanephrine Level Symptom Of Pheochromocytoma?

Brief Answer: Probably yes. Detailed Answer: dear ma'm, hi! elevated normetanephrines can be present in phaeo, but that is not the only cause. you must confirm with urinary VMA, free cortisol, metanephrines, and gold std being Mibg scanning. regards!