Pheochromocytoma associated with pregnancy

Jaswinder K Kalra; Vanita Jain; Rashmi Bagga; Sarala Gopalan; Anil K Bhansali; Arunanshu Behera; Yatinder K Batra

doi:10.1046/j.1341-8076.2003.00118.x

Pheochromocytoma associated with pregnancy

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2003 Oct;29(5):305-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1341-8076.2003.00118.x.

Authors

Jaswinder K Kalra¹, Vanita Jain, Rashmi Bagga, Sarala Gopalan, Anil K Bhansali, Arunanshu Behera, Yatinder K Batra

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. [email protected]

PMID: 14641699
DOI: 10.1046/j.1341-8076.2003.00118.x

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma associated with pregnancy is rare with potentially lethal consequences. Antepartum diagnosis improves the maternal and perinatal outcome. The issue of mode of delivery is unresolved. Its definitive treatment is surgical resection preceded by medical management. Surgical resection may be done during caesarean section as is reported in the present case.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery
Adult
Cesarean Section
Female
Humans
Pheochromocytoma / diagnostic imaging*
Pheochromocytoma / surgery
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnostic imaging*
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / surgery
Pregnancy Outcome
Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Prenatal