The Open Hypertension Journal

2013, 5 : 45-47
Published online 2013 November 15. DOI: 10.2174/1876526201305010045
Publisher ID: TOHYPERJ-5-45

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

A. Reklou , A. Kamparoudis , A. Mamopoulos , A. Lazaridis , P. Rakitzi , M. Grammatiki , M. Doumas , E. Gkaliagkousi , C. Spiridis and A. Karagiannis
Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University, Konstantinoupoleos 49 str., Thessaloniki, 546 42, Greece.

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.