The evaluation of preoperative and postoperative fetuin-A levels in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism

Conclusion: In this study, fetuin-A levels of patients with PHPT were higher than those of the controls and significantly decreased after parathyroidectomy compared with the preoperative levels. Fetuin-A levels could be a beneficial marker to determine the changes in bone metabolism of the patients with PHPT and to detect the patients suitable for surgery.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research