Cure of hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy by sternotomy and removal of a mediastinal parathyroid adenoma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Primary hyperparathyroidism is rarely reported during pregnancy but can cause significant maternal and neonatal morbidity. We report a case of hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy requiring a median sternotomy for resection of a mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. Surgery resulted in normalisation of serum calcium, resolution of symptoms, and prevented neonatal hypocalcaemia.
Medical subject headings
- Adenoma
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Mediastinal Neoplasms
- Parathyroid Neoplasms
- Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic