title: Primary hyperparathyrodism in pregnancy and review of literature.
abstract: hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is rare condition during pregnancy; however, it can carry significant risks to both mother and foetus during and after the pregnancy. The definitive treatment is parathyroidectomy undertaken preferably in the second or early third trimester. A case of asymptomatic PHPT diagnosed and treated by parathyroidectomy in the third trimester is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Tahira
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Naru
authors.forename: Rozilla Sadia
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Mohammed Ataullah
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult