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. 2003 Oct;12(4):300-4.
doi: 10.1016/S0959-289X(03)00051-7.

Post partum phaeochromocytoma

A Cermakova  1 , A A Knibb, C Hoskins, G Menon
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Post partum phaeochromocytoma

A Cermakova et al. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2003 Oct.

Abstract

A case of phaeochromocytoma which presented post partum is reported. Uneventful pregnancy and delivery of a healthy infant were followed by acute respiratory and cardiovascular deterioration of the mother. Despite intervention our patient died 36 h after first presentation. Diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma was confirmed post mortem.

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