Disorders of calcium metabolism and parathyroid disease.

Abstract

Pregnancy and lactation are associated with profound changes in calcium physiology. This can make interpretation of biochemical tests difficult during these times. Diseases of bone and calcium metabolism are uncommon during pregnancy but can be severe when they occur. These conditions are complicated by the need for dual consideration for the maternal and foetal health. These conditions are also much less well studied than related conditions that occur outside of pregnancy resulting in a reduction in evidence for and confidence in recommendations relating to management. This chapter will review the changes in calcium physiology that occur with pregnancy and lactation, describe the disorders of calcium and parathyroid physiology that can occur and outline the most appropriate way to manage these conditions.

• Authors: Mark S Cooper
• Journal: Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism (Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab) Vol. 25 Issue 6 Pg. 975-83 (Dec 2011) ISSN: 1878-1594 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 22115170 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Calcium

Topics

• Bone Diseases, Metabolic (etiology)
• Bone Remodeling
• Bone Resorption (physiopathology)
• Bone and Bones (metabolism)
• Calcium (metabolism)
• Female
• Humans
• Hypercalcemia (congenital, genetics)
• Hyperparathyroidism, Primary (etiology)
• Hypoparathyroidism (etiology)
• Infant, Newborn
• Lactation (physiology)
• Osteoporosis (etiology)
• Parathyroid Diseases (complications, metabolism)
• Parathyroid Glands (metabolism)
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications (metabolism)
• Vitamin D Deficiency (complications, drug therapy)