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ea0026p507 | Bone/calcium/Vitamin D | ECE2011

Challenges and pitfalls in the management of persistent hyperparathyroidism: a case series

Witteveen J E , Kievit J , Morreau H , Romijn J A , Hamdy N A T

Introduction: Persistent hyperparathyroidism is reported to occur in 0–6% of cases after initial surgery for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The management of these cases is complex, however, with a poor cure rate despite repeated surgery. The aim of our study was to identify the challenges and pitfalls encountered in the management of a series of patients with persistent hyperparathyroidism after initial parathyroidectomy.Patients and ...