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Primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy.

Meryem Rchachi¹, Hanan El Ouahabi¹, Saïd Boujraf²

¹Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University Hospital of Fez, Fez, Morocco.

Annals of African Medicine

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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHT) is rare during pregnancy, with only 200 cases reported. This study details three conservative management cases in late pregnancy, achieving positive outcomes for mothers and infants.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Obstetrics
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHT) is a common endocrine disorder, frequently asymptomatic.
Parathyroid adenoma is the most common cause of PHT.
PHT occurring during pregnancy is rare, with limited case reports.

Observation:

Three cases of PHT during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy are presented.
Patients' ages ranged from 26 to 42 years.
Diagnosis was challenging due to the prohibition of scintigraphy during pregnancy.

Findings:

Conservative management was employed for all three cases.
No adverse outcomes were reported for mothers or babies.
Successful conservative management highlights a viable approach for PHT in pregnancy.

Implications:

Conservative management can lead to favorable outcomes in pregnant patients with PHT.
This approach avoids risks associated with diagnostic imaging and surgical interventions during pregnancy.
Further research into non-invasive diagnostic methods for PHT in pregnancy is warranted.