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Published on: August 17, 2022
[Two cases of complicated primary hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy]
Anna-Lena Farwick1, Mustafa Bačinović2, Oleg Heizmann2
1Klinik für Hämatologie-Onkologie, Nephrologie und Geriatrie, Agaplesion Diakonieklinikum Rotenburg (Wümme), Elise-Averdieck-Straße 17, 27356, Rotenburg (Wümme), Deutschland. anna-lena.farwick@agaplesion.de.
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We report two cases of primary hyperparathyroidism first diagnosed during pregnancy due to severe complications of hypercalcemia. Imaging revealed parathyroid adenomas, which were surgically removed. Early interdisciplinary diagnosis and management are essential to reduce maternal and fetal risks and ensure favorable outcomes.
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