World Journal of Pharmaceutical
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Abstract

PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA IN PREGNANCY: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Benmouna Imane*, Harmouchi Othmane, Pr Lakhdar Amina, Pr Zeraidi Najia, Pr Baidada Aziz, Zebbakh Hajar, Pr El Haddad Siham, Pr Allali Nazik, Pr Chat Latifa

ABSTRACT

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor which causes increased levels of circulating catecholamines. it is associated with very high maternal and fetal mortality. Early diagnosis and proper management can lessen its mortality and morbidity. We report a case of a patient whose first pregnancy was complicated by foetal demise in a context suggestive of preeclampsia. She was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma as she was beginning a second pregnancy. The treatment consisted of preoperative medical preparation followed by right adrenalectomy. Our case demonstrated that delay in diagnosis could result in catastrophic results.

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