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ea0073ep13 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2021

Pheochromocytoma in pregnancy: the need for a multidisciplinary approach

Dias Daniela , Catarina Matos Ana , Inês Sapinho , Coelho Catarina , Borges Augusta , Baleiras Carla , Lima Jorge , Gomes Paulo , Morais Suzette , Cardoso Osvaldo , Lucas Mafalda , Leichsenring Carlos , Pinheiro Nuno

IntroductionPheochromocytoma(PHEO) occurs in pregnancy with an estimated incidence of 0.007%. Its rarity and overlapping presentation with other pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders make the diagnosis really challenging. If left unrecognized, may result in increased maternal and fetal mortality. There are no guidelines on approaching PHEO during pregnancy. This case highlights the difficulties encountered in managing this condition in pregnancy.<...

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ea0020p164 | Thyroid | ECE2009

Propylthiouracil-induced anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies positive vasculitis

Alves Marta , Neves Celestino , Magalhaes Angela , Varela Ana , Guerra Fernanda , Pereira-Monteiro Lidia , Carvalho Davide , Morais Paulo , Calistru Ana , Braudier Teresa , Mota A , Capela J A , Couto P S , Ramalho R , Ramos J P , Guimaraes C , Delgado J L , Medina J L

Introduction: Graves disease treatment with antithyroid drugs may be associated to several side effects. Vasculitis development is rare.Clinical case: The authors present the history of a 41-year-old woman with Graves disease followed at endocrinology consultation since February 2004. Three years and a half after starting treatment with propilthiouracil (PTU), she developed eritematous and itching stains in the inferior limbs that spontaneous...

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Pheochromocytoma in pregnancy: the need for a multidisciplinary approach

Propylthiouracil-induced anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies positive vasculitis

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