[Seminar] Hyperparathyroidism

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder of calcium metabolism characterised by hypercalcaemia and elevated or inappropriately normal concentrations of parathyroid hormone. Almost always, primary hyperparathyroidism is due to a benign overgrowth of parathyroid tissue either as a single gland (80% of cases) or as a multiple gland disorder (15 –20% of cases). Primary hyperparathyroidism is generally discovered when asymptomatic but the disease always has the potential to become symptomatic, resulting in bone loss and kidney stones.

Source: LANCET - September 15, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: John P Bilezikian, Leonardo Bandeira, Aliya Khan, Natalie E Cusano Tags: Seminar Source Type: research