Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: The clinical presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) has changed dramatically over the last three decades. Previous epidemiological estimations of PHPT are mainly derived from highly selected populations. This paper systematically evaluates the prevalence and incidence of PHPT in Tayside, Scotland, using a real-world unselected population base.Methods: All Tayside residents with an increased serum calcium concentration (>2.55 mm...