Published January 2007 | Version v1
Journal article

Familial primary hyperparathyroidism

  • 1. Sheikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Inst., Lahore (Pakistan). Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery

Description

A case of primary hyperparathyroidism in a 17 years old female is described. Patient presented with severe abdominal and pelvic pains associate with discomfort. Diagnostic testing revealed multiple upper and lower limb fractures and renal stones. Case was self limiting. Patient's condition resolved on parathyroidectomy for adenoma and partial thyroidectomy. Follow-up showed familial links. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Proceedings. Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 45-47
ISSN
1815-4905

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
40022884
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ABDOMEN; ADENOMAS; BONE FRACTURES; FEMALES; HYPERPARATHYROIDISM; LIMBS; PATIENTS; PELVIS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CARCINOMAS; DISEASES; ENDOCRINE DISEASES; INJURIES; NEOPLASMS