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Hyperparathyroidism in a Fracture Population.
- Source :
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Rhode Island Medical Journal . Oct2022, Vol. 105 Issue 8, p34-39. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder that results in excess parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and hypercalcemia. PHPT is usually caused by an adenoma and its presentation is often asymptomatic, though it can negatively impact the skeleton via osteoporosis mostly affecting cortical bone and fracture. The diagnosis of PHPT is made by clinical presentation and biochemical and hormonal assessment. Surgical treatment guided by ultrasound sonography and/ or 99mTc-sestamibi scintigraphy is generally curative. Normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT) is a variant of hyperparathyroidism defined by normal serum calcium and persistently elevated serum PTH levels. Limited data exist on NPHPT's effects on the skeleton, though current evidence suggests a positive correlation between the disorder and the presence of osteoporotic fractures. Taken together, patients affected by the various manifestations of hyperparathyroidism and their associated ho-meostatic disturbances represent a not insignificant portion of fracture patients seen in a fracture liaison service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03637913
- Volume :
- 105
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Rhode Island Medical Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159518146