A pheochromocytoma can result in permanent impairment that can be quantified using the AMA criteria.
Parameters:
(1) effectiveness of therapy
(2) signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of hyperfunction:
(1) hypertension
(2) headache
(3) palpitations
(4) diaphoresis
(5) apprehension
(6) weakness
(7) tachycardia
Effectiveness of Therapy |
Signs and Symptoms |
Impairment of the Whole Person |
not required |
none |
0% |
tumor can be resected, or symptoms controlled by blocking agents |
minimal without cardiovascular complications |
0 - 14% |
controlled by blocking agents |
moderate |
15 – 29% |
uncontrolled |
severe |
30 – 90% |
where:
• Severe and uncontrollable symptoms may be encountered in metastatic malignant pheochromocytoma.
• End-organ complications need to be assessed separately and then combined for the total whole person impairment.
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Endocrinology