Are some people at a higher risk for developing a pheochromocytoma or neuroblastoma?
People with a family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN2), a genetic condition that increases a person’s risk of developing tumors in the endocrine system glands, may be at higher risk for developing a pheochromocytoma, having more than one, and developing it at a younger age. Most cases of neuroblastomas are considered “sporadic,” but about 1% to 2% of cases may be due to inherited factors. Those with a strong family history may have an increased risk.
