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- Published on: 30 July 2014
- Published on: 30 July 2014Appropriate biochemical evaluation of phaeochromocytoma during pregnancyShow More
The occurrence of phaeochromocytoma in pregnancy is extraordinarily rare, with a frequency of 1 in 54, 000 (0.002%) (1-2). Due to the potentially devastating consequences to the mother and foetus it is essential to consider phaeochromocytoma in the differential diagnosis of uncontrollable hypertension.
In order to do this the appropriate initial biochemical investigation(s) are vital. Memon et el (3) rightly hi...
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