Hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy: Report of two cases
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 3
Abstract
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a quite rare, life-threatening situation for mother and fetus in pregnancy. The diagnosis is difficult when hyperemesis gravidarum is present. At diagnosis, the increase in PTH and calcium level and the decrease in phosphorus level is quite important. The gold Standard in radiological diagnosis is technetium-99m sestamibi scintigraphy screening method. However, it is contraindicated in pregnancy. Previously diagnosed pregnant women are given to surgery if they are symptomatic if they asymptomatic they are followed up until the end of pregnancy by medical treatment. If it is possible surgical procedure most be performed in the second trimester of pregnancy. In this report, two patients with hyperparathyroidism that diagnosed during pregnancy are presented. Key words: Primary hyperparathyroidism, pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum
Authors and Affiliations
Adem Güngör, Habib Bilen, Emin Akbaş, Çiğdem Özdemir, Bülent Aktan
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