[A case of pheochromocytoma in pregnancy]

Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi. 1992 May;93(5):556-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 29-year-old woman was referred to our hospital at the 34th week of her first pregnancy with a diagnosis of severe pregnancy-induced hypertension. A diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was made by elevated values of serum and urinary noradrenaline. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a left adrenal tumor. Caesarean section combined with removal of the tumor at the 36th week of gestation was performed with a satisfactory result obtaining a healthy mother and an infant. Current management of patients with a pheochromocytoma during pregnancy is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Norepinephrine / blood
  • Norepinephrine / urine
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnosis
  • Pheochromocytoma / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Norepinephrine