Anesthetic management of a case of retroperitoneal tumor with pemphigus vulgaris with multiple comorbid conditions

Peer review under responsibility of Egyptian Society of Anesthesiologists.

Abstract

We present a case of 50 year old female with a diagnosis of intraabdominal mass suffering from pemphigus vulgaris, myasthenia gravis, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus. Extra care to protect skin and mucus membranes from trauma during procedures is essential. Adrenocortical suppression following prolonged steroid therapy is another hazard to be tackled in the perioperative period.

Keywords:

• Pemphigus vulgaris
• Airway management
• Anesthetic management
• Steroid therapy
• Diabetes mellitus

Notes

Peer review under responsibility of Egyptian Society of Anesthesiologists.