Search for dissertations about: "Jenny Welander"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Jenny Welander.

2. 1. Genetic Alterations in Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

   Author : Jenny Welander; Peter Söderkvist; Oliver Gimm; Mercedes Robledo; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pheochromocytoma; paraganglioma; genetics; sequencing; cancer; mutation;

   Abstract : Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumors that arise from neural crest-derived cells of the adrenal medulla and the extra-adrenal paraganglia. They cause hypertension due to an abnormally high production of catecholamines (mainly adrenaline and noradrenaline), with symptoms including recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations and sweating, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. READ MORE