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Hyperparathyroidism Flashcards

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Hyperparathyroidism Pathology

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Hypersecretion of PTH

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Primary Hyperparathyroidism

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Due to parathyroid pathology (adenoma, hyperplasia, carcinoma)

  • Sporadic
  • Familial (MEN-1)
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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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Physiological response to other disease: chronic renal failure, decreased calcium/vitamin D

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Hyperparathyroidism Symptoms

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  • Depression
  • Cognitive change
  • Change in sleeping pattern
  • Myalgias
  • Fatigue
  • Polyuria, polydipsia
  • Nausea, loss of appetite
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Bone and joint pain
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Hyperparathyroidism Complications

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  • Osteoporosis
  • Kidney stones
  • Cardiovascular disease
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Hyperparathyroidism Investigations

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  • Palpable neck mass
  • Blood test: PTH, calcium
  • Urine test: 24-hour calcium
  • Imaging: DEXA, US, CT kidney
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Hyperparathyroidism Management

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  • Surgical resection
  • Monitoring
  • Biphosphonates
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