Hypercalcemia in pregnancy:One case report

VernacularTitle:一例妊娠期高钙血症患者的处理
Author: Minting ZHU ; Lihao SUN ; Yulin ZHOU ; Yan LIU ; Wei ZHU ; Bei TAO ; Hongyan ZHAO ; Xi CHEN ; Jianmin LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Primary hyperparathyroidism; Pregnancy; Hypercalcemia
From: Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2016;32(5):415-417
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: [Summary] Hypercalcemia in pregnancy is a rare condition which brings considerable risks to mother and fetus. The most common cause is primary hyperparathyroidism(PHPT). The untypical symptoms and biochemical tests results add obstacles in the diagnosis of PHPT during pregnancy. The management is difficult, due to restrictions in choices of treatments and lack of clinical guidelines. Severity evaluation which takes consideration of calcium homeostasis during pregnancy is crucial for appropriate management. Parathyroidectomy during the second trimester is recommended for those with high serum calcium levels.