Baking powder pica mimicking preeclampsia.

Abstract

We report a case of baking powder pica during pregnancy that was associated with maternal hypertension, hypokalemia, and elevated liver function tests. After discontinuation of baking powder ingestion and correction of electrolyte abnormalities, the blood pressure and the liver function tests normalized.

• Authors: J R Barton, C A Riely, B M Sibai
• Journal: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology (Am J Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 167 Issue 1 Pg. 98-9 (Jul 1992) ISSN: 0002-9378 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1442966 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Alum Compounds
• Bicarbonates
• baking powder
• Sodium Bicarbonate
• Starch
• L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
• Aspartate Aminotransferases
• Bilirubin
• Potassium
• Calcium Sulfate

Topics

• Adult
• Alum Compounds (adverse effects)
• Aspartate Aminotransferases (blood)
• Bicarbonates (adverse effects)
• Bilirubin (blood)
• Black People
• Blood Pressure
• Calcium Sulfate (adverse effects)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• L-Lactate Dehydrogenase (blood)
• Pica (diagnosis)
• Potassium (blood)
• Pre-Eclampsia (diagnosis)
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications
• Sodium Bicarbonate
• Starch (adverse effects)