Endocrine Abstracts

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is not uncommon. It has varied presentations ranging from asymptomatic disease to the classical ‘stones, groans, and moans’. The incidence and prevalence of frank diabetes mellitus (DM) is significantly increased in patients with hypercalcaemia. It may be difficult to differentiate symptoms of hypercalcaemia from DM. We present a case of improved glycaemia in a patient with DM following removal of parathyroid adenoma.<p class="a...

Primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy can be associated with serious complications. Maternal complications include, increased risk of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, miscarriage, arrythmia during labour/delivery, and still/premature birth. Neonatal complications include risk of permanent hypoparathyroidism, tetany, seizures, hypotonia, low birth, weight and respiratory distress. Early part of second trimesters is the best time to operate, as risks of surgery and anaesthesia are mi...