Endocrine Abstracts

Recurrent hyperparathyroidism (HPT) refers to reappearance of hypercalcemia after a normocalcemic period of at least 6 months post-parathyroidectomy. Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), accounting for 0.4–5.2% of cases. Parathyromatosis is defined as small nodules of hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue scattered in the soft tissues of the neck and/or mediastinum. We describe two cases with recurrent hypercalcemia after surgical int...

Background: Primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism (HP) are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular complications and high mortality. Risk factors correlated with hypertension in HP are hyperlipidemia, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, vitamin D deficiency, etc. The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of cardiovascular complications in HP.Material and methods: The study included 45 patients (15 men, 30 women), with a mean age...