Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: - Primary hyperparathyroidism is a relatively common disorder affecting 1 in 500 women and 1 in 2000 men aged over 40 years. - Diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism is confirmed biochemically with synchronous elevation of serum calcium and inappropriate elevation of parathyroid hormone. - Parathyroid adenomas are the most common aetiology. Around 80% are a single, benign adenoma, which in most cases is sporadic. Multiple adenomas and hypertrophy of all 4 gland...