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  • Title: Pheochromocytoma presenting as hypertension in pregnancy.
    Author: Londhey VA, Kulkarni VK.
    Journal: J Assoc Physicians India; 2010 Aug; 58():508-10. PubMed ID: 21189702.
    Abstract:
    Pheochromocytoma is a curable, rare cause of hypertension, characterized by symptoms and signs related to increased catecholamine secretion. Pregnancy and labour increase the risk of hypertensive crisis. However, antepartum diagnosis reduces both maternal and foetal mortality, allowing for safe cesarean section and resection of tumor. Control of hypertension with alpha blockers and beta blockers is the medical treatment. Surgical removal of the tumour is the definitive treatment. Hypertensive crisis needs to be treated aggressively. We report this case for the rare presentation of pheochromocytoma presenting as hypertension in pregnancy.
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