Figure 1.
Diagram illustrating biosynthesis of the three major catecholamines that are secreted by pheochromocytomas. DOPA, dihydroxyphenylalanine; PNMT, phenylethanolamine-N-methyl transferase. Data from Eisenhofer G, Lenders JWM, Pacak K. Biochemical Diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma. In: Lehnert H, ed. Pheochromocytoma. Pathophysiology and Clinical Management. Front Horm Res. Vol 31. Basel: Karger; 2004:76-106.