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In which other problems VMA level will be raised ?
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| Diseases and Conditions | Pheochromocytoma, Neuroblastoma, Adrenal gland disease, Adrenal gland disorder, Adrenal cortex tumours, Adrenal gland tumor, Brain tumor |
| Lab Tests | MRI, Magnetic resonance imaging |
Urinary VMA is elevated in patients with tumors that secrete catecholamines.so it can also incresed in conditions like neuroblastoma. it also incresed by certain medications.so if pheochromocytoma is there you should do a mri to rule out it. take care.
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