Bilateral phaeochromocytomas in pregnancy: anaesthetic management of combined caesarean section and tumour removal

Eur J Anaesthesiol. 1985 Dec;2(4):395-9.

Abstract

A 25-year-old primigravida with bilateral phaeochromocytomas was managed from 6 weeks' gestation until 2.5 years following combined Caesarean section and removal of adrenal tumours. Pre-operative alpha-blockade was achieved by oral prazosin without deleterious effects. Intra-operative management comprised neuroleptanalgesia, arterial and pulmonary pressure monitoring, adequate heart loading with fluid replacement and sodium nitroprusside. Post-operatively, mother and baby remained normotensive.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, General*
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / surgery*
  • Pheochromocytoma / surgery*
  • Prazosin
  • Preanesthetic Medication
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / surgery*

Substances

  • Prazosin