Endocrine Abstracts

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is commonly the first and most frequent clinical manifestation in MEN1 occurring in up to 95% of patients. Clinical course differs to that of sporadic PHPTH in terms of complications, surgical management and recurrence rates. This study aims to review the challenges of PHPT in MEN1. Retrospective analysis of patients attending a dedicated MEN1 clinic, under long-term review was carried out (n = 26). 85% had PHPT (n = 22; mal...

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is commonly the first and most frequent clinical manifestation in MEN1 occurring in up to 95% of patients. Surgery is considered the treatment of choice. Clinical course differs to that of sporadic PHPTH in terms of age of onset, complications, surgical management and recurrence rates. This study aims to review the challenges of PHPT in MEN1. Retrospective analysis of patients attending a dedicated MEN1 clinic in the Royal Victoria Hospital, ...