Korean J Perinatol.  2016 Jun;27(2):118-121. 10.14734/kjp.2016.27.2.118.

Early Detection and Successful Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma in Pregnancy; A Case Report

• Kim J

• KMID: 2316289
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/kjp.2016.27.2.118

Abstract

Pheochromocytoma is an extremely rare tumor in pregnant women with potentially fatal consequences. We report a case of pregnant woman at 22 weeks of gestation with pheochromocytoma. A correct diagnosis on the basis of differential clues from severe preeclampsia was obtained and laparoscopic adrenalectomy was performed.

Keyword

Pheochromocytoma; Pregnancy; Laparoscopy; Adrenalectomy

MeSH Terms

Adrenalectomy*
Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy
Pheochromocytoma*
Pre-Eclampsia
Pregnancy*
Pregnant Women

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen. Arrow indicates right adrenal tumor.

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