Abstract

ALANOCA MAMANI, Gladys  and  URQUIZO AYALA, Guillermo. PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM: CLINICAL CASE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. Rev. Méd. La Paz [online]. 2018, vol.24, n.2, pp.45-48. ISSN 1726-8958.

Parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumor of the parathyroid glands, which is characterized by an increase in the levels of parathormone. The main objective of this hormone is to regulate the levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in the blood and bones. It can be due to a genetic problem, radiation in the neck or lithium consumption. The characteristic triad is an increase in the levels of parathormone, hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia. This disease affects one of 500-1000 inhabitants and is the main cause of primary hyperparathyroidism. The case of a 42-year-old male patient who is admitted by presenting a fracture of the forearm and right leg, caused by primary hyperparathyroidism originated by parathyroid adenoma, is presented, with precise identification of the initial lesion and satisfactory surgical resolution.

Keywords : Adenoma; Parathyroid; parathyroid hormone; Hyperparathyroidism.

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