The parathyroid glands are four small glands located in the neck. They regulate the amount of calcium in the blood. If the glands are over-functioning, an individual may need surgery to remove one or ...
Pheochromocytoma is a mouthful for anyone, much less a 12-year-old boy. But with his family's strong genetic predisposition for getting a pheochromocytoma -- a tumor in the adrenal gland -- Cliff ...
Hyperaldosteronism is when one or both adrenal glands release too much of the hormone aldosterone. High blood pressure can result, which could lead to atrial fibrillation, heart attack, or stroke.