Primary Hyperparathyroidism during Pregnancy: Two Tales with Different Outcomes

Yoon Doong Loh; Masliza Hanuni Mohd Ali

doi:10.15605/jafes.039.01.17

Authors

Yoon Doong Loh Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7904-8079
Masliza Hanuni Mohd Ali Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9935-0961

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.01.17

Keywords:

endocrine disorders in pregnancy, primary hyperparathyroidism, pregnancy, hypercalcaemia

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is rare in pregnancy. This condition is challenging to diagnose and manage due to the limited diagnostic and therapeutic options that are safe during pregnancy. If not diagnosed and managed in a timely manner, serious maternal and foetal complications may occur. We report two cases, one with surgical intervention and one without, to show the importance of timely surgical intervention and discuss the challenges in the management of PHPT in pregnancy.

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Author Biographies

Yoon Doong Loh, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah

Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Masliza Hanuni Mohd Ali, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah

Endocrinologist, Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

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