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Am J Perinatol 1990; 7(3): 214-216
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999484
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© 1990 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Hypokalemia Associated with Hyperparathyroidism in Pregnancy

Jeffrey A. Kuller, Steven A. Laifer, Francis X. Solano, John T. Repke
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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04 March 2008 (online)

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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.