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ea0086p30 | Bone and Calcium | SFEBES2022

Recognition and acute management of parathyroid crisis; early localization and surgery

Young Ekenechukwu , Varghese Jeanny , Bell Richard , Kong Ngai , Bhathia Praveen , Selby Peter , Jackson Matthew , Ahmed Mariyah , Forgacs Bence , Pulman Samuel

Background: Parathyroid crisis is a rare presentation with high mortality if unrecognized. Early surgery is curative with rapid symptom resolution and improved outcomes.Case Report: We describe a case of severe hypercalcaemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism in a 59 year old male who presented with symptoms of lethargy, confusion, reduced appetite, constipation, light headedness and vomiting. Clinical examination was unremarkable. He had normal inflamm...