Abstract
Four cases of phaeochromocytoma presenting in late pregnancy are described. Delayed tumour resection following caesarean section was successfully employed in 2 cases. During and following delivery, maternal hypertension was easily controlled. Delayed tumour resection enables full pre-operative localisation without risk to the fetus. Furthermore, maternal physiology reverts to normal. Synchronous surgery, in the remaining 2 cases, was associated with serious peri-operative morbidity. In later pregnancy, delivery by caesarean section followed by delayed tumour resection is recommended.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 95-98 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1993 |