Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2011 Oct;54(10):623-625. 10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.10.623.

Three cases of sialorrhea in pregnant women

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jsparkmd@snu.ac.kr

Abstract

Sialorrhea in pregnant women is of unknown origin. Sialorrhea in pregnant women is defined as an excessive secretion of saliva, common in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum who might have difficulty in swallowing their saliva. Sialorrhea usually begins with hyperemesis gravidarum and ceases after delivery. We have experienced three cases Sialorrhea in pregnant women which started from the early pregnant period and then ceased after delivery. So we report three cases with a brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Sialorrhea in pregnant women; Hyperemesis gravidarum

MeSH Terms

Deglutition
Female
Humans
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Pregnancy
Pregnant Women
Saliva
Sialorrhea

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