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ea0044ep30 | (1) | SFEBES2016

Hypercalcaemia induced psychosis due to primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy

Thomas Alice , Gunganah Kirun , Rayanagoudar Girish , Williams Eliot , Hanson Philippa , Drake Williams , Berney Daniel , Parvanta Laila , Kirwin Simon , Metcalfe Karl

Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism is the third most common endocrine condition in pregnancy after thyroid disease and diabetes. Untreated hypercalcaemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism increases the risk of miscarriage, intrauterine death and preterm labour. Pharmacological and surgical limitations in pregnancy often make diagnosing and managing this condition challenging. We report a complex case of hypercalcaemia-induced -psychosis due to primary hyperparathyroidism...