title: Hypokalemia associated with hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy.
abstract: A case of hyperparathyroidism complicating pregnancy is described. An uncommon associated finding of hypokalemia and its possible etiology is discussed. When hypokalemia occurs in the setting of hyperparathyroidism, oral phosphates should be used with caution, since they may worsen hypokalemia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital, PA 15213.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Kuller
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Laifer
authors.forename: F X
authors.initials: FX
authors.lastname: Solano
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Repke
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010710:Phosphates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D010710:Phosphates; D011188:Potassium; D002118:Calcium