Abstract

GONCALVES-HENRIQUES, Manuel  and  BRANDAO, Pedro. Ptyalism Gravidarum. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2019, vol.13, n.4, pp.224-227. ISSN 1646-5830.

This is a systematic review of ptyalism gravidarum. Very few data concerning ptyalism gravidarum has been published so far, which culminates in health care providers’ lack of knowledge about this disorder and its management. Ptyalism gravidarum is a rare disorder associated with pregnancy, characterized by an excessive production of saliva beginning during the first trimester and persisting until delivery or some weeks after. Its exact pathophysiology remains unknown. Most of the few data published about the subject consider ptyalism gravidarum not to pose any specific risks to pregnancy. It’s a self-limited condition and there is no treatment for the disorder.

Keywords : Pregnancy complication; Sialorrhea.

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