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Pheochromocytoma: Anyone being treated for an adrenal mass?

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Sep 27 2:28pm | Replies (93)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @vkoonz, blood tests and urinalysis are used to check hormone levels. Your endocrinologist might get a 24-hour urine test if you’ve done other kidney function tests — like urinalysis or blood tests — and they need more information about how your kidneys are working. The results can help your doctor diagnose suspected cancer or evaluate it.

Have you been diagnosed with adrenal cortical carcinoma or are you in the diagnostic phase? How are you doing?

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bhienia | @vkoonz | Sep 27 2:28pm

Than you Colleen,
I was not diagnosed with Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma. The reason for getting the 24hr urine test and blood work was to check my metanephrine, normetanephrine, creatinine and Catecholamine. I have slightly elevated Metanephrine but thats all. Currently no symptoms of Pheo. I was thinking the ACC test was not necessary in my case. Also, not informing me of the cost or what my insurance will cover or what not.

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