American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents Am J Perinatol 1998; 15(4): 259-262DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-993938 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Diagnosis and Management of Pheochromocytoma in Pregnancy: A Case ReportJennifer Bailit1 , Mark Neerhof2 1Northwestern University Medical School, Prentice Women's Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chicago, Illinois 2Northwestern University Medical School, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Illinois Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor which causes increased levels of circulating catecholamines. During pregnancy, this condition is life threatening to both mother and fetus. A case report of pheochromocytoma diagnosed in the third trimester is presented along with a review of the diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytoma in pregnancy. Keywords Pregnancy - pheochromocytoma Full Text
