Pheochromocytoma during pregnancy - a rare diagnose with a complex multidisciplinary approach

Rita Silva; Catarina R. Carvalho; Madalena Andrade Tavares; Celia Pedroso; Paula Tapadinhas

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20213489

Authors

Rita Silva Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Vila Franca Xira, Portugal
Catarina R. Carvalho Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Hospital Santa Maria, Portugal
Madalena Andrade Tavares Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Vila Franca Xira, Portugal
Celia Pedroso Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Vila Franca Xira, Portugal
Paula Tapadinhas Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Vila Franca Xira, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20213489

Keywords:

Pheochromocytoma, Hypertension, Pregnancy

Abstract

Hypertension is a common problem in pregnancy that can result in significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The common causes include pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension and essential hypertension. Although pheochromocytoma is a rare of hypertension in pregnancy, it can lead to potentially life-threatening cardiovascular complications for the mother and increased fetal mortality if left undiagnosed and untreated. Early diagnosis and timely, appropriate management reduce possible maternal and fetal complications. We report a case of a 32-week pregnant woman diagnosed with hypertension secondary to pheochromocytoma. An elective caesarian section was performed at 37 weeks of gestational age and underwent a laparoscopic left adrenalectomy with success. A multidisciplinary approach is of utmost importance and essential during the management of this life-threatening condition during pregnancy.

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