Phæochromocytoma in Pregnancy

Bennett, Marjorie; Mather, Gordon

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(59)91999-3

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“…This incidence is increased to 80% in multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) IIA cases [10]. Pheochromocytoma during pregnancy is rare, with less than 300 reported cases [3,4,6-8,11]. Moreover, bilateral pheochromocytoma during pregnancy is even rarer than unilateral pheochromocytoma, with less than 20 cases reported [9].…”

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A case of bilateral pheochromocytoma during pregnancy

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BackgroundPheochromocytoma is a disease where catecholamines are secreted. If pheochromocytoma occurs during pregnancy, it can be difficult to diagnose because it is similar to pregnancy-induced hypertension. Furthermore, bilateral pheochromocytoma during pregnancy is even rarer than unilateral pheochromocytoma.Case presentationA 32-year-old primigravida, who was 12 weeks’ pregnant, was aware of right abdominal discomfort. Masses in both adrenal glands were observed by abdominal ultrasonography. She was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. Bilateral adrenalectomy was undertaken at 15 weeks’ gestation and she continued pregnancy. At 39 weeks’ gestation, a healthy male neonate was delivered. She was discharged on the 4th postpartum day.ConclusionsWe present a case of bilateral pheochromocytoma during pregnancy that was diagnosed in the first trimester. Differentiating pheochromocytoma from pregnancy-induced hypertension is important. Early diagnosis and appropriate blood pressure management with medical treatment followed by surgical removal of the tumor results in good maternal and fetal outcomes.

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“…The symptoms of pheochromocytoma are similar to pregnancy-induced hypertension [5]. When pheochromocytoma occurs in pregnancy, maternal and fetal mortality is increased [6-8]. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important because of these high risks.…”

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A case of bilateral pheochromocytoma during pregnancy

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“…Existing obstetric literature gives no positive guide to the management of the diagnosed case. Most authors stress the dangers of attempting to localize the tumour during pregnancy by radiological techniques which can produce fatal crises (Bennett and Mather, 1959;Koonce et ul., 1962;Blair, 1963;Fox et al, 1969;Smith, 1973) and expose the fetus to irradiation.…”

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Phaeochromocytoma in Pregnancy Case Report

Awitti-Sunga

Ursellm

1975

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“…in association with pregnancy is rare, but very important because of the hazardous complications and poor prognosis for both mother and fetus [1][2][3][4][5]. A diagnosis of pheochromocytoma during pregnancy was difficult and was rarely made prior to delivery.…”

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