An unusual case of acute hyperkalemia during pregnancy

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Sep;197(3):e7-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.06.083.

Abstract

We report a rare case of acute hyperkalemia in a patient with chronic kidney disease and intrauterine fetal demise. We propose that the hyperkalemia was due to a potassium load introduced into the maternal circulation as a result of intrauterine fetal demise and uterine rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section, Repeat / adverse effects*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / etiology*
  • Fetal Death / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia / etiology*
  • Hyperkalemia / surgery
  • Kidney Diseases / complications*
  • Kidney Diseases / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery
  • Uterine Rupture / etiology*