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Most common site for pheochromocytoma is?

A
Adrenal medulla
B
Adrenal cortex
C
Paravertebral ganglion
D
Paraaortic-sympathetic chain
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Adrenal medulla * Pheochromacytomas arise in adrenal medulla (not in adrenal cortex) and at extra-adrenal sites along sympathetic chain.* Most pheochromocytomas arise in adrenal medulla* Pheochromocytomas are catecholamine secreting tumors arising from chromaffin cells.* About 10% of these tumors arise at extra-adrenal sites, where they are called paragangliomas. These extra- adrenal sites area) Along the para-aortic sympathetic chain.b) Organ of Zuckerkandl (paravertebral ganglion).c) Along the sympathetic chain in neck and mediastinum.d) In the wall of urinary bladder.

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