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ea0019oc26 | Bone and Calcium | SFEBES2009

Primary hyperparathyroidism (Nationwide Cohort Study): an increased risk of cancer and decreased survival

Ghosh S , Collier A , Clark D , Elhadd T , Malik I

Introduction: • The incidence of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in Scotland is approximately 3.5/100 000 per year.• The incidence is probably on the rise due to increase in ‘routine biochemical testing’• Some patients tend to undergo surgery, while others are conservatively treated and most followed up for a short period before discharge from follow up.Aims: • Determine if ri...