RESEARCH ARTICLE


Management of Pheochromocytoma in Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature



A. Reklou1, *, A. Kamparoudis2, A. Mamopoulos3, A. Lazaridis1, P. Rakitzi1, M. Grammatiki1, M. Doumas1, E. Gkaliagkousi1, C. Spiridis1, A. Karagiannis1
1 2nd Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
2 5th Department of Surgery, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
3 2nd Depertment of Obstetrics Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

Article Information


Identifiers and Pagination:

Year: 2013
Volume: 5
First Page: 45
Last Page: 47
Publisher Id: TOHYPERJ-5-45
DOI: 10.2174/1876526201305010045

Article History:

Received Date: 09/09/2013
Revision Received Date: 01/10/2013
Acceptance Date: 01/10/2013
Electronic publication date: 15/11/2013
Collection year: 2013

© 2013 Reklou et al.

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* Address correspondence to this author at the Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University, Konstantinoupoleos 49 str., Thessaloniki, 546 42, Greece; Tel: +302310 892078; Fax: +302310 835955; E-mail: machirkl28@yahoo.com


Abstract

Pheochromocytoma during pregnancy is rare and lethal to the mother and fetus. Its diagnosis is often missed during pregnancy and is usually made during labour or immediately postpartum with increased mortality rates for both the mother and fetus. Early diagnosis and timely, appropriate management reduce possible maternal and fetal complications. A case of pheochromocytoma recognized at early pregnancy is described

Keywords: Pheochromocytoma, hypertensive crisis, pregnancy, maternal mortality, fetal mortality.