From Bad to Worse: Paraganglioma Diagnosis during Induction of Labor for Coexisting Preeclampsia
Joint Authors
Coffman, John C.
Small, Robert H.
Dusitkasem, Sasima
Herndon, Blair H.
Paluzzi, Dalton
Kuhn, Joseph
Source
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pheochromocytomas and extra-adrenal paragangliomas are catecholamine-secreting tumors that rarely occur in pregnancy.
The diagnosis of these tumors in pregnancy can be challenging given that many of the signs and symptoms are commonly attributed to preeclampsia or other more common diagnoses.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management are essential in optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes.
We report a rare case of a catecholamine-secreting tumor in which diagnosis occurring at the time labor was being induced for concomitant preeclampsia with severe features.
Her initial presentation in hypertensive crisis with other symptoms led to diagnostic workup for secondary causes of hypertension and led to eventual diagnosis of paraganglioma.
Obtaining this diagnosis prior to delivery was essential, as this led to prompt multidisciplinary care, changed the course of her clinical management, and ultimately enabled good maternal and fetal outcomes.
This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for secondary causes of hypertension and in obstetric patients and providing timely multidisciplinary care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dusitkasem, Sasima& Herndon, Blair H.& Paluzzi, Dalton& Kuhn, Joseph& Small, Robert H.& Coffman, John C.. 2017. From Bad to Worse: Paraganglioma Diagnosis during Induction of Labor for Coexisting Preeclampsia. Case Reports in Anesthesiology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143818
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dusitkasem, Sasima…[et al.]. From Bad to Worse: Paraganglioma Diagnosis during Induction of Labor for Coexisting Preeclampsia. Case Reports in Anesthesiology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143818
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dusitkasem, Sasima& Herndon, Blair H.& Paluzzi, Dalton& Kuhn, Joseph& Small, Robert H.& Coffman, John C.. From Bad to Worse: Paraganglioma Diagnosis during Induction of Labor for Coexisting Preeclampsia. Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143818
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1143818