Case Report   OPEN ACCESS

Ptyalism gravidarum

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Japanese Red Cross Katsushika Maternity Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

Citation: Suzuki S, Igarashi M, Yamashita E, Satomi M. Ptyalism gravidarum. North Am J Med Sci 2009; 1: 303-304.    
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ISSN: 1947 – 2714

Abstract   

Context: Ptyalism gravidarum is of unknown origin and is usually defined as an excessive secretion of saliva, common in women with nausea and vomiting who might have difficulty in swallowing their saliva. Case report: We present here 2 cases complicated by ptyalism gravidarum during all trimesters of pregnancy. In one case, ptyalism recovered spontaneously at 35-36 weeks’ gestation, and in the other case, it recovered after delivery. Conclusion: Ptyalism gravidarum may not be a serious condition leading to adverse perinatal outcomes, however there may not be any satisfactory treatment.

Keywords: Ptyalism gravidarum, hyperemesis gravidarum, treatment.

Correspondence to: Shunji Suzuki, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Katsushika Maternity Hospital, 5-11-12 Tateishi, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo 124-0012, Japan. Tel.: +81-336935211, Fax: +81-336948725. Email: czg83542@mopera.ne.jp