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Phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy: A case report

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A twenty-eight years old patient with phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy is reported. In the second trimester, she was admitted to hospital for complaints of headache, fever, palpitation and weakness. A phaeochromocytoma was diagnosed. Alpha and beta blockers were given to regulate arterial blood pressure until foetal maturity was reached. Delivery was by caesarean section and the operation was continued with a right adrenalectomy. Pathological examination revealed a phaeochromocytoma.

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  1. Department of Urology, Ankara Numune Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    A. Atan, M. Yildiz, L. Aydoganli & Z. Akalin

  2. Department of Medical Oncology, Hacettepe Institute of Oncology, Ankara, Turkey

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Atan, A., Yildiz, M., Aydoganli, L. et al. Phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy: A case report. International Urology and Nephrology 28, 11–13 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02550131

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