Asymptomatic and mild primary hyperparathyroidism

Abstract Primary hyperparathyroidism is common, with epidemiological studies suggesting it may effect up to 1% of the population, and up to 3% of post-menopausal females. Many cases are diagnosed incidentally on routine blood sampling, with the majority of patients being seemingly asymptomatic at di...

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Published in:Annales d'endocrinologie 2015-05, Vol.76 (2), p.120-127
Main Authors: Macfarlane, David P, Yu, Ning, Leese, Graham P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hypercalcaemia
Hypercalcémie
Hyperparathyroïdie primaire asymptomatique et fruste
Hyperparathyroïdie primitive
Internal Medicine
Mild and asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism
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Summary:Abstract Primary hyperparathyroidism is common, with epidemiological studies suggesting it may effect up to 1% of the population, and up to 3% of post-menopausal females. Many cases are diagnosed incidentally on routine blood sampling, with the majority of patients being seemingly asymptomatic at diagnosis, and often having mild hypercalcaemia of
ISSN:0003-4266
DOI:10.1016/j.ando.2015.03.001