Diagnosis and management of pheochromocytoma in pregnancy: a case report

Am J Perinatol. 1998 Apr;15(4):259-62. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-993938.

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor which causes increased levels of circulating catecholamines. During pregnancy, this condition is life threatening to both mother and fetus. A case report of pheochromocytoma diagnosed in the third trimester is presented along with a review of the diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytoma in pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Hypertension / therapy
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnosis*
  • Pheochromocytoma / physiopathology
  • Pheochromocytoma / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / therapy*
  • Pregnancy Outcome