Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Clinical, Biochemical, and Radio-Pathological Profiles of 804 Patients - A Retrospective Study from South India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder with variable clinical presentation. We intend to describe the clinical, biochemical, and radio-pathological profiles of PHPT patients managed over 13 years from South India.

Methods

We analysed all patients who underwent evaluation and surgery for PHPT from July 2011 to April 2024.

Results

A total of 862 PHPT patients underwent parathyroidectomy, with female preponderance (61.2%). Analysis was done on 804 patients (>20 years of age) excluding adolescent and paediatric age groups. The mean age was 43.8 years. The presentation in decreasing order of frequency was weakness and fatigue (84.2%); bone pain (35%); renal disease (20.8%) in the form of nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, or renal dy

SUBMITTER: Sadacharan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11964361 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature