Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Question 1

what happens in a normal patient when calcium increases?

Answer 1

it sends negative feedback that decreases PTH secretion

Question 2

primary hyperparathyroidism chem values

Answer 2

High calcium
elevated PTH
low/normal phosphorus

Question 3

how do you treat primary hyperparathyroidism?

Answer 3

surgically remove the adenomas or malignant carcinoma then saline diuresis

after surgery monitor for hypocalcemia and the prognosis is really good for surgery