Diagnosis and management of pheochromocytoma in pregnancy: a case report.
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.
Bailit
J
J
Northwestern University Medical School, Prentice Women's Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Neerhof
M
M
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome