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ea0037ep1217 | Clinical Cases–Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2015

Successful pregnancy outcome in recurrent phaeochromocytoma: a clinical case report

Praneviciene Evelina , Zilaitiene Birute , Barsiene Lina , Radzeviciene Lina , Birzietis Tomas , Verkauskiene Rasa

Introduction: Phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy is very rare and potentially dangerous situation for mother and foetus. Failure to diagnose this condition or suboptimal management can be disastrous for mother and/or foetus, because of raised catecholamine levels.Case: A 22-year-old pregnant woman (8 weeksÂ’ gestation) with hypertension and a suspected recurrence of phaeochromocytoma was referred to the Endocrinology Department in March 2014. The pregnan...