Document Type
Article
Department
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Abstract
hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is rare condition during pregnancy; however, it can carry significant risks to both mother and foetus during and after the pregnancy. The definitive treatment is parathyroidectomy undertaken preferably in the second or early third trimester. A case of asymptomatic PHPT diagnosed and treated by parathyroidectomy in the third trimester is described.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Naru, T.,
Khan, R.,
Khan, M.
(2011). Primary hyperparathyrodism in pregnancy and review of literature. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 61(4), 401-3.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_women_childhealth_obstet_gynaecol/7