Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy—A Rare Cause of Life-Threatening Hypercalcemia : Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Malekar-Raikar, S.
Sinnott, B. P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism in a pregnant patient, report the obstetric and neonatal outcomes, and review the relevant literature.
Results.
A 29-year-old primigravida was successfully treated for PHP with minimally invasive resection of a parathyroid adenoma in the second trimester of pregnancy.
A healthy baby girl was delivered at 37-week gestation with an unremarkable neonatal course.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case report in the literature utilizing intraoperative PTH during a parathyroidectomy in a pregnant woman.
Conclusions.
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a rare life-threatening condition that can present during pregnancy.
The diagnosis can be difficult to establish during pregnancy, given the nonspecific symptoms related to hypercalcemia.
However, a better understanding of the condition, improved diagnostic studies, and well-organized multidisciplinary management decisions can significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease during pregnancy.
This case report is presented to highlight the value of early diagnosis and appropriate management of PHP during pregnancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Malekar-Raikar, S.& Sinnott, B. P.. 2011. Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy—A Rare Cause of Life-Threatening Hypercalcemia : Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478266
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Malekar-Raikar, S.& Sinnott, B. P.. Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy—A Rare Cause of Life-Threatening Hypercalcemia : Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478266
American Medical Association (AMA)
Malekar-Raikar, S.& Sinnott, B. P.. Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy—A Rare Cause of Life-Threatening Hypercalcemia : Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478266
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478266