Abstract
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Define a pheochromocytoma.
Identify what a pheochromocytoma looks like using ultrasound and MRI.
Describe three or more symptoms of a pediatric patient who has a pheochromocytoma.
Near what part of the adrenal gland is a pheochromocytoma found? A. Medulla B. Cortex C. Capsule D. Blood vessels
Along with hypertension, which other three symptoms are most common in a pediatric patient with a pheochromocytoma? A. Shortness of breath, chest pain, and palpitations B. Chest pain, headache, and fever C. Perspiration, shortness of breath, and fever D. Headache, perspiration, and palpitations
What is the preferred imaging technique to diagnose a pheochromocytoma? A. Ultrasound B. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) C. X-ray D. CT (Computed Tomography)
What is the nickname of the scoring system that is used to determine malignancy of a pheochromocytoma? A. PASS B. PLAY C. FAST D. FISH