Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Presentation :
Pathophysiology :
- Caused by a Parathyroid Adenoma in about 85% of patients, hyperplasia of ≥ 2 glands in about 15% of cases and Parathyroid Carcinoma in < 1%.
- MEN1 and MEN2a are associated parathyroid hyperplasia andless commonly parathyroid adenomas
Diagnostic Testing:
- Hypercalcemia and Elevated PTH
Treatment :
- Dependent on etiology:
Prognosis:
References:
Created on: Friday 08-11-2023