What is the Pheochromocytoma of the Adrenal Gland Scaled Score (PASS)? Pheochromocytoma of the Adrenal Gland Scaled Score (PASS) is a tool that doctors use to predict the behaviour of a pheochromocytoma. A score of 3 or less means that the tumour is likely to behave in a non-cancerous manner and is cured by surgery …
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What is the PASS score? The PASS (Pheochromocytoma of the Adrenal gland Scaled Score) is a tool that doctors use to predict the behaviour of a tumour called pheochromocytoma. A score of 3 or less means that the tumour is likely to behave in a non-cancerous manner and is cured by surgery alone. In contrast, …
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Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumor that starts in the adrenal medulla, the inner part of the adrenal gland. There are two adrenal glands in the body, one on top of each kidney. The adrenal medulla normally produces hormones called catecholamines, including adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), which help control blood pressure, heart rate, and the …
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