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Gunnesson L, Ragnarsson O, Nilsson M, Sengpiel V, Elfvin A, Elias E, Muth A. Maternal pheochromocytoma and childbirth in Sweden 1973-2015: a population-based study on short and long-term outcome. Endocrine 2024; 84:720-726. [PMID: 38421555 PMCID: PMC11076314 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03749-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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PURPOSE Data guiding management of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) in pregnant women is limited, and long-term effects on the child are unknown. The aim of this retrospective registry-based case-cohort study was to assess how maternal PPGL and treatment impacts maternal and fetal outcome, including long-term outcome for the child. The main outcomes were maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity at delivery and relative healthcare consumption in children born by mothers with PPGL during pregnancy. METHODS The National Birth Register identified 4,390,869 pregnancies between 1973-2015. Data was crosslinked with three Swedish national registers to identify women diagnosed with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma within one year before or after childbirth. Hospital records were reviewed and register data was collected for five age-matched controls for each child until age 18. RESULTS 21 women and 23 children were identified (incidence 4.8/1.000.000 births/year), all women with adrenal pheochromocytomas (Pc). The majority (71%) were diagnosed post-partum. Nine women (43%) were hypertensive during pregnancy. Preterm delivery was more common in Pc patients compared to controls (30% vs 6%, p < 0.001). There was no maternal or fetal mortality. Timing of tumor removal did not affect gestational weight or APGAR scores. There was no observed difference in hospital admissions between children affected by maternal Pc and controls. CONCLUSION Pc was commonly diagnosed after delivery and raised the risk of pre-term delivery, suggesting a need for an increased awareness of this diagnosis. However, reassuringly, there was no fetal or maternal mortality or any observed long-term impact on the children.
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- Lisa Gunnesson
- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- The Queen Silvia Children's hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Silvennoinen K, Waghorn AJ, Balestrini S, Sisodiya SM. Drug-resistant epilepsy, early-onset hypertension and white matter lesions: a hidden paraganglioma. BMJ Case Rep 2019; 12:12/6/e228348. [PMID: 31229970 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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We describe the case of a 35-year-old man with focal epilepsy since age 16. Due to a refractory course, several treatments were tried over the years, including insertion of a deep brain stimulator. At the time of his first assessment at our unit, he had recently been diagnosed with hypertension. An MR scan of brain revealed multiple T2 hyperintense white matter lesions, and evidence of previous haemorrhage in the left basal ganglia and pons. On follow-up imaging, the changes were considered to be in keeping with hypertensive arteriopathy. He was referred for further assessment of his hypertension and was found to have a para-aortic paraganglioma. This was excised 16 months after his initial presentation to us. The surgery was associated with an improvement in his seizure control. This case serves as a reminder of the need to be vigilant about the possibility of coexisting conditions in people with epilepsy.
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- Katri Silvennoinen
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK.,The Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy, Chalfont St Peter, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK.,The Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy, Chalfont St Peter, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK.,The Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy, Chalfont St Peter, UK
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Seizures in patients with a phaeochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL): A review of clinical cases and postulated pathological mechanisms. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2019; 175:495-505. [PMID: 31133278 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2018.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2018] [Revised: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The purpose of this work was to expound on the postulated pathological mechanisms through which pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL) can cause seizures by conducting a comprehensive review of ten cases and several pathogenic mechanisms. The goal was to enhance awareness amongst doctors and researchers about patients with PPGL presenting with seizures. This would help decrease the risk of misdiagnosis and mismanagement in future clinics. Additionally, this review was written with the purpose to attract more attention to etiological explorations, particularly concerning rare causes of seizures, which is consistent with the idea that League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) has emphasized in the new version of the ILAE position paper published in 2017. It is of great importance to keep in mind the fact that seizures can constitute an atypical presentation of PPGL and to establish early diagnosis and accurate cure for these patients, especially in the presence of paroxysmal hypertension or other suggestive symptoms of PPGL.
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Berona K, Joshi R, Woo YJ, Shrager J. Postpartum Diagnosis of Cardiac Paraganglioma: A Case Report. J Emerg Med 2018; 55:e101-e105. [PMID: 30037518 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2018.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas, or paragangliomas, originate from neural crest chromaffin cells and can be found anywhere along the sympathetic chain from head to toe. CASE REPORT A 34-year-old female presented 4 days postpartum with episodes of palpitations, hypertension, and shortness of breath. Two episodes in the emergency department confirmed hypertension and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). A mediastinal mass was noted during workup for pulmonary embolus and was subsequently diagnosed as a cardiac paraganglioma. Our patient underwent surgical resection and was doing well 3 months postoperatively. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: This case represents a rare presentation of mediastinal paraganglioma with episodic SVT and hypertension postpartum, diagnosed during workup for pulmonary embolus. Although exceedingly rare, emergency physicians should consider paragangliomas in the differential of pregnant or postpartum women who present with episodic hypertension, palpitations, headache, and sweating.
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- Kristin Berona
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Santa Clara, California
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- Department of Radiology, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Santa Clara, California
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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Donatini G, Kraimps JL, Caillard C, Mirallie E, Pierre F, De Calan L, Hamy A, Larin O, Tovkay O, Cherenko S. Pheochromocytoma diagnosed during pregnancy: lessons learned from a series of ten patients. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3890-3900. [PMID: 29488089 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6128-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) in pregnancy is a life-threatening condition. Its management is challenging with regards to the timing and type of surgery. METHODS A retrospective review of the management of ten patients diagnosed with pheochromocytoma during pregnancy was performed. Data were collected on the initial diagnostic workup, symptoms, treatment, and follow-up. RESULTS PHEO was diagnosed in ten patients who were between the 10th and the 29th weeks of pregnancy. Six patients had none to mild symptoms, while four had complications of paroxysmal hypertension. Imaging investigations consisted of MRI, CT scan and ultrasounds. All had urinary metanephrines, measured as part of their workup. Three patients had MEN 2A, one VHL syndrome, one suspected SDH mutation. All patients were treated either with α/β blockers or calcium channel blockers to stabilize their clinical conditions. Seven patients underwent a laparoscopic adrenalectomy before delivery. Three out of these seven patients had a bilateral PHEO and underwent a unilateral adrenalectomy of the larger tumor during pregnancy, followed by a planned cesarean section and a subsequent contralateral adrenalectomy within a few months after delivery. Three patients had emergency surgery for maternal or fetal complications, with C-section followed by concomitant or delayed adrenalectomy. All newborns from the group of planned surgery were healthy, while two out three newborns within the emergency surgery group died shortly after delivery secondary to cardiac and pulmonary complications. CONCLUSIONS PHEO in pregnancy is a rare condition. Maternal and fetal prognosis improved over the last decades, but still lethal consequences may be present if misdiagnosed or mistreated. A thorough multidisciplinary team approach should be tailored on an individual basis to better manage the pathology. Unilateral adrenalectomy in a pregnant patient with bilateral PHEO may be an option to avoid the risk of adrenal insufficiency after bilateral adrenalectomy.
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- G Donatini
- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Poitiers, 2 Rue de la Miletrie, 86021, Poitiers, France.
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Poitiers, 2 Rue de la Miletrie, 86021, Poitiers, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CHU Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, CHU Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery, Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Endocrine Surgery of Public Health Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery, Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Endocrine Surgery of Public Health Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery, Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center for Endocrine Surgery of Public Health Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine
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Verma AK, Garg RK, Pradeep Y, Malhotra HS, Rizvi I, Kumar N, Kohli N, Pandey S. Posterior encephalopathy syndrome in women with eclampsia: Predictors and outcome. Pregnancy Hypertens 2017; 10:74-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2017.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Partial HELLP Syndrome. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol 2015; 2015:294326. [PMID: 26351602 PMCID: PMC4553187 DOI: 10.1155/2015/294326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma in partial HELLP syndrome is extremely rare. We report a case of a 25-year-old multigravida woman at 30 weeks of gestation who presented with clinical features consistent with partial HELLP syndrome. Her symptoms were not controlled by pharmacologic therapy, and the patient underwent urgent cesarean section. The patient gave birth to a viable baby, but she sustained an episode of ventricular fibrillation intraoperatively that did not result in any long-term sequelae. The patient's symptoms persisted postoperatively and work-up for secondary etiologies of hypertension demonstrated a right adrenal pheochromocytoma. Following resection, the patient's signs and symptoms resolved, and her lab tests normalized.
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