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Indian Journal of Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Association of Surgeons of India
ISSN: 0972-2068
Vol. 67, No. 5, 2005, pp. 265-266
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Bioline Code: is05082
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 67, No. 5, 2005, pp. 265-266
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Case Report - Familial Isolated hyperparathyroidism caused by single adenoma
Joshua CC, Shenoy J, Alfred AJ, Gaurav M, Keshav P
Abstract
Hyper parathyroidism is associated with increased secretion of parathyroid hormone. Primary hyper parathyroidism is due to adenoma or hyperplasia and very rarely carcinoma. Although various forms of familial hyperparathyroidism exist, they usually present with parathyroid hyperplasia. But a familial pattern of hyperparathyroidism caused by single adenoma also may be manifested rarely. A through pre operative evaluation including radionuclide scan is mandatory before contemplating surgery. Excision of the adenoma almost always cures the condition, but search for other parathyroid should also be made during exploration. We hereby present a 26 yr old lady with a familial hyperparathyroidism caused by a single adenoma.
Keywords
Familial primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid adenoma, parathyroidectomy
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