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Primary hyperparathyroidism in adolescents: the same but different.

Itai Pashtan1, Raymon H Grogan, Sharone P Kaplan

  • 1Endocrine Surgery Research Program, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 5841 S Maryland Ave MC 4052, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is less understood in adolescents compared to adults.
  • Defining PHPT characteristics in young patients is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the similarities and differences in PHPT presentation and outcomes between adolescent and adult patient cohorts.
  • To compare clinical features, biochemical profiles, and surgical results in adolescents versus adults with PHPT.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1,000 parathyroidectomy cases (1990-2004) at a tertiary-care university hospital.
  • Adolescent cohort (≤20 years) compared against two historical adult groups.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, biochemical data, imaging results, and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents (2.1% of cohort) presented with higher serum calcium, more severe symptoms, increased renal stones, and higher incidence of hypercalcemic crisis.
  • Tiredness, weakness, and depression triad observed in 67% of adolescents vs. 39% of adults.
  • Sestamibi scans were less effective in adolescents; however, single gland disease (86%) and cure rates (95%) were similar to adults.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent PHPT is typically more severe than adult PHPT.
  • Contrary to common assumptions, adolescent PHPT predominantly involves single gland disease, not hyperplasia.
  • High surgical cure rates are achievable in adolescents, similar to adult outcomes.