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Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy: Successful Parathyroidectomy during First Trimester
Joint Authors
Dhital, Rashmi
Lynn, Theresa
Tachamo, Niranjan
Timilsina, Bidhya
Magaji, Vasudev
Gabriely, Ilan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy can result in significant maternal and fetal complications.
When indicated, prompt parathyroidectomy in the early second trimester is considered the treatment of choice.
Pregnant patients with primary hyperparathyroidism who have an indication for parathyroidectomy during the first trimester represent a therapeutic challenge.
We present the case of a 32-year-old primigravida who presented with symptomatic hypercalcemia from her primary hyperparathyroidism.
She remained symptomatic despite aggressive conservative management and underwent parathyroidectomy in her first trimester with excellent outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tachamo, Niranjan& Timilsina, Bidhya& Dhital, Rashmi& Lynn, Theresa& Magaji, Vasudev& Gabriely, Ilan. 2018. Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy: Successful Parathyroidectomy during First Trimester. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tachamo, Niranjan…[et al.]. Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy: Successful Parathyroidectomy during First Trimester. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tachamo, Niranjan& Timilsina, Bidhya& Dhital, Rashmi& Lynn, Theresa& Magaji, Vasudev& Gabriely, Ilan. Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy: Successful Parathyroidectomy during First Trimester. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142988
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1142988