Successful pregnancy outcome in a case of idiopathic primary hypoparathyroidism with seizure disorder: a case report

Authors

  • Sarita Rajbhar Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  • Sagarika Majumdar Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0574-8347
  • Pragati Trigunait Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  • Pushpawati Thakur Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  • Taru Shikha Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  • Aparajita Rastogi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20205925

Keywords:

Primary hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcaemia, Pregnancy

Abstract

Hypoparathyroidism, a disorder of low parathyroid hormones resulting in hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia, is relatively a rare occurrence in pregnancy. Nevertheless, it has been reported to cause significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and even mortality in severe cases. Dynamic changes in serum calcium during pregnancy superimposed with the inherent defect in the parathyroid gland and calcium metabolism in these patients make it even more difficult to monitor and manage the patient. We report a case of idiopathic primary hypoparathyroidism with seizure disorder, managed with aggressive monitoring and timely decision making, resulting in a favorable outcome.

Author Biographies

Sarita Rajbhar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Sagarika Majumdar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, SENIOR RESIDENT

Pragati Trigunait, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, SENIOR RESIDENT

Pushpawati Thakur, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Taru Shikha, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, JUNIOR RESIDENT

Aparajita Rastogi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, SENIOR RESIDENT

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2021-01-28

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