Hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy

1 September 1979

journal article
case report
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery

Vol. 66 (9) , 648-650
https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800660916

Abstract

Summary: Primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy is uncommon and easily overlooked. It is associated with a complication rate of up to 80 per cent—mainly stillbirths, abortions and neonatal tetany. Surgical treatment during pregnancy offers the best chance for fetal and neonatal survival.

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