Phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy: a case report.
A twenty-eight years old patient with phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy is reported. In the second trimester, she was admitted to hospital for complaints of headache, fever, palpitation and weakness. A phaeochromocytoma was diagnosed. Alpha and beta blockers were given to regulate arterial blood pressure until foetal maturity was reached. Delivery was by caesarean section and the operation was continued with a right adrenalectomy. Pathological examination revealed a phaeochromocytoma.
Atan
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Department of Urology, Ankara Numune Hospital, Turkey.
Yildiz
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Aydoganli
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Gullu
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Akalin
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D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy