Abstract:

Pheochromocytoma is rare in pregn’ancy. Clinical features of a case of pheochromocytoma during pregnancy in the Peking University People’s Hospital was investigated and the literature reviewed to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. The patient manifested with hypertension and proteinuria, who was easily misdiagnosed with gestational hypertension disease. When she was transferred to our hospital, the symptoms such as, paroxysmal palpitation, dizziness, vomiting were noticed, and the possibility of pheochromocytoma was considered due to the accompanying abdominal mass. An emergent cesarean section was performed successfully due to preterm labor during the treatment of the disease. After the delivery the drug preparation continued. And the laparoscopic resection of pheochromocytoma proceeded when the blood pressure was steady. The patient recovered fully after the surgery. The final diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was confirmed with the pathology. Its diagnosis and treatment experiences could improve our understanding and treatment of secondary hypertension due to pheochromocytoma in pregnancy.

Key words: Pheochromocytoma, Hypertension, Pregnancy