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Kim: Early Detection and Successful Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma in Pregnancy; A Case Report
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Korean J Perinatol 2016;27(2):118-121.

Published online: 19 June 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14734/kjp.2016.27.2.118

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

Jonghyun Kim, M.D., Ph.D.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonbuk, Korea

Correspondence to: Jonghyun Kim, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, 20, Geonjiro Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, 54907 Korea Tel: +82. 63-250-2290, Fax: +82. 63-254-4833 E-mail: hyeon69@jbnu.ac.kr

Received 13 May 2016       Revised 9 June 2016       Accepted 10 June 2016

Copyright © 2016 Korean Society of Perinatology

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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.

Keywords: Pheochromocytoma, Pregnancy, Laparoscopy, Adrenalectomy

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