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[Primary hyperparathyroidism and acute toxic hypercalcaemic crisis].

Angel Gómez Palacios¹, Maitane García Carrillo, Borja Barrios Treviño

¹Unidad de Cirugía Endocrina, Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de Basurto, Departamento de Cirugía, Universidad del País Vasco, Bilbao, España. angel.gomezpalacios@osakidetza.net

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|May 25, 2012

Summary

Patients with acute hypercalcaemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) often have larger tumors and higher calcium and PTH levels. Parathyroidectomy effectively cures PHPT, even in crisis.

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Generation of Hypoparathyroid Rats via Carbon-Nanoparticle-Assisted Parathyroidectomy

Generation of Hypoparathyroid Rats via Carbon-Nanoparticle-Assisted Parathyroidectomy

Published on: July 14, 2023

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Surgical Oncology
Nephrology

Context:

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder.
Acute hypercalcaemia presents a medical emergency.
Surgical intervention is the definitive treatment for PHPT.

Purpose:

To characterize clinical features and surgical outcomes in PHPT patients experiencing acute hypercalcaemia.
To compare these patients with PHPT patients not in hypercalcaemic crisis.

Summary:

A prospective study of 158 PHPT patients undergoing parathyroidectomy identified 12 (7.6%) with acute hypercalcaemia.
These patients had larger, heavier parathyroid tumors, leading to significantly higher preoperative calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels.
Post-operative outcomes and cure rates were similar between groups, with parathyroidectomy resolving the condition.

Impact:

Identifies specific tumor characteristics associated with hypercalcaemic crises in PHPT.
Highlights the efficacy of parathyroidectomy in managing severe PHPT presentations.
Provides data for improved patient risk stratification and surgical planning.