Hypertension in pregnancy: An unresectable mediastinal pheochromocytoma
Hypertension is a relatively common occurrence during pregnancy, which usually has a benign course with an excellent prognosis. However, physicians caring for pregnant women should have a high index of suspicion for underlying medical conditions that could lead to a more perilous outcome. Herein, we present the case of a pregnant woman who was found to have uncontrollable hypertension late in her pregnancy, secondary to a mediastinal pheochromocytoma, which was deemed unresectable at the time of exploration after her delivery.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Gazala, S., Switzer, N., Bedard, E. L. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research
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