Endocrine Abstracts

Vitamin D deficiency with secondary hyperparathyroidism is common in South-east Asia. In contrast, primary hyperparathyroidism is relatively rare. We present a case of severe proximal myopathy with significant diagnostic delay.A 23-year-old lady presented with a 2 years history of lower back pain, radiating to both groins and upper thighs associated with recurrent falls. Her pain and weakness progressed insidiously leading to difficulty standing or walki...