Ectopic pheochromocytomas in the third trimester: A case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To investigate the clinical features, pregnancy care, timing, and approaches of pregnancy termination as well as the perinatal management of pregnant women with ectopic pheochromocytomas (EPCC) (paragangliomas, PGL).

Methods

We report the diagnosis and treatment of a pregnant women with EPCC which was confirmed in the third trimester in our hospital. Literature in relation to EPCC during pregnancy both in and outside China was searched for data analysis such as maternal clinical features and maternal and fetal prognosis.

Results

A total of 20 papers including 21 cases (plus ours) were retrieved. The average age of pregnant patients was 28 years old (from 21 to 37). Two patients presented no hypertension. Nineteen had hypertension in various extent with th

SUBMITTER: Zhao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10843473 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature