Diagnostic efficacy of unconjugated plasma metanephrines for the detection of pheochromocytoma. The frequent expression of RET in the pheochromocytomas suggest that this gene might be involved in the tumorigenesis. Phaeochromocytoma is a rare tumour which produces a variety of symptoms. The most important factor is to think of the diagnosis, and there are many biochemical and pharmacological tests as well as radiological procedures to confirm it. Once the phaeochromocytoma is localised, it should, if possible, be removed.
Surgery is the treatment of choice.
The diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma during pregnancy is rare. We present the management of vaginal delivery in a woman diagnosed with the condition during labour. A Medline search and follow-up of references failed to find any similar report in the last 30 years. Clinical case and review of the literature. The initial clinical symptoms consisted of her being unwell after effort over a period of 3 years.