title: Hypercalcaemia in pregnancy: a case report.
abstract: A case of hypercalcaemia in a pregnant patient on substitution therapy for hypoparathyroidism is reported. The clinical picture included transient cerebral disturbances, acute pancreatitis and persistent partial blindness. Calcium metabolism in pregnancy is discussed, and a possible mechanism for the sequence of events is postulated. The relevant literature is reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004097:Dihydrotachysterol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D004097:Dihydrotachysterol