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Best hospitals and doctors for pheochromocytoma treatment abroad

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Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for pheochromocytoma
2995
Surgical treatment of pheochromocytoma
8368.7
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The Eichsfeld Hospital Heilbad Heiligenstadt is a reputable medical facility, whose patients can undergo high-quality diagnostics and treatment in accordance with European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the University of Goettingen, so many local doctors are actively engaged in research activities and
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The Urology Clinic Dortmund is a modern medical complex where patients can receive high-quality, personalized care. It is an academic clinic of Witten/Herdecke University that enables the active introduction of innovative diagnostic and treatment methods developed by leading professors from Germany and other countries into clini
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Probably, everybody knows that healthcare in Switzerland is a guarantee of a very high quality of medical care and high qualification of specialists. Klinik Belair in Schaffhausen is a modern private clinic, a member of Hirslanden Swiss group of private clinics. Why do so many people who care of their health opt for healthcare i
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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The Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Hol
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The Paracelsus Clinic Golzheim Duesseldorf is an advanced medical facility, whose scope of tasks includes the diagnostics and treatment of all urologic diseases. The clinic has exceptional competence in treating bladder cancer and holds a leading position in this field in the national medical arena. The specialists of the medica
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According to the Focus magazine, the Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich ranks among the top German hospitals in the Federal State of Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical facility with the highest level of medical care and long traditions. The hospital operates on the basis of the Technical University of Munich and the German
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
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The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
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The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
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About the disease

Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland. It is benign, meaning that it will not spread to other organs and it is not cancerous. It usually develops in one of the adrenal gland. In rare cases two glands can be affected. Adrenal glands produce many hormones vital for proper functioning of the body. Mostly they are responsible for regulating blood pressure, metabolism and they also help the person deal with stressful and unexpected situations by controlling reactions of the body. Adrenal glands also produce adrenaline, hormone, which is produced in situations when a person is in danger and helps the person to self-preserve. Adrenal glands are located above the kidneys.

In people who develop pheochromocytoma adrenal glands can not function properly. A person starts to suffer from continuous high blood pressure. If not treated on time, pheochromocytoma can severely affect the cardiovascular system of the person and also result in different complications, such as stroke or kidney failure.

According to Mayo Clinic, this condition is most common among middle-aged people from 20 to 50 years of age. Nonetheless, there were instances when pheochromocytoma developed in people in other age groups.

Overall, pheochromocytoma develops right in the middle of adrenaline gland in the cells, known as chromaffine cells. These cells are responsible for releasing adrenaline. People with pheochromocytoma start to release adrenaline even in not stressful situations and as a result develop high blood pressure, because when a person is in danger, his/her organism switches on the defence reaction, which also makes his/her pulse and heart rate to go up.

Symptoms

  • Constant high blood pressure
  • Tachicardia
  • Headaches
  • Paleness
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination the doctor will listen to the heart to determine if there are any abnormalities which can be causing high blood pressure.
  • The doctor will ask if the patient has any heart conditions.
  • Blood and urine tests are important to assess levels of released adrenaline and other hormones of the adrenal gland to determine if adrenal glands function properly. The patient will be asked to store samples of his/her urine for all the times they go to the toilet during the period of 24 hours. It will let to analyze the results more efficiently. These tests are also important to rule out possibility of an infection which can be causing similar symptoms.
  • Imaging tests, such as an ultrasound or CT scan, are important to identify which adrenal gland was affected by the tumor, what is its size and also exact location.

Treatment

  • Surgical resection is  the most efficient treatment of pheochromocytoma. Before the surgery the patient may be asked to take special drugs aimed to lower the blood pressure. The patient may also need to follow special diet.
  • Tumor may be resected with laparoscope,which is a minimally invasive way to do it.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko