Pheochromocytomas are catecholamine-secreting neuroendocrine tumors arising from chromaffin cells within the adrenal medulla that occur in 0.002% of pregnancies. These tumors are life-threatening not only to mother, but also fetus via vasoconstrictive effects on uteroplacental vasculature especially when they are untreated.
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