[Serous retinal detachment in paraganglioma: case report]

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Cardiology
• Ophthalmology

Background:

• Arterial hypertension in pregnancy poses significant risks.
• Serous retinal detachment can be a complication of severe hypertension.
• Paraganglioma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor with potential for significant morbidity.

Observation:

• A pregnant patient presented with severe, treatment-resistant arterial hypertension.
• Bilateral serous retinal detachment was observed during ophthalmic examination.
• The patient's clinical presentation suggested an underlying endocrine cause.

Findings:

• Anatomicopathological examination confirmed the presence of a paraganglioma.
• Paraganglioma was identified as the cause of the patient's refractory hypertension and retinal complications.
• This case highlights a rare etiology for severe hypertension in pregnancy.

Implications:

• Early diagnosis of paraganglioma is crucial in pregnant patients with severe hypertension.
• Management strategies for paraganglioma in pregnancy require multidisciplinary collaboration.
• This case underscores the importance of considering rare endocrine tumors in complex obstetric cases.