Post partum phaeochromocytoma.
A case of phaeochromocytoma which presented post partum is reported. Uneventful pregnancy and delivery of a healthy infant were followed by acute respiratory and cardiovascular deterioration of the mother. Despite intervention our patient died 36 h after first presentation. Diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma was confirmed post mortem.
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