Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder that is characterized by hypercalcaemia and elevated or inappropriately normal serum levels of parathyroid hormone. Most often, the presentation of PHPT is asymptomatic. PHPT can manifest with osteoporosis and hypercalciuria as well as with vertebral fractures and nephrolithiasis, both of which can be asymptomatic. Our aim in this study; to determine the frequency of kidney stones in patients operate...