Surgical diagnosis and treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism: analysis of 19 cases

This study was to discuss the surgical diagnosis and treatment experience of primary hyperparathyroidism. Clinical data of 19 primary hyperparathyroidism patients who were treated surgically in our department from Jan. 2005 to Jul. 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Besides, general data, clinical manifestations, laboratory and imaging test results, surgical procedures and postoperative follow-up information were comprehensively analyzed. 15 of 19 patients had adenoma, among whom 1 case was complicated with goiter, 3 cases with parathyroid hyperplasia, and 1 case with parathyroid carcinoma. One case of bilateral parathyroid adenoma was explored bilaterally, and the bilateral parathyroid adenoma was excised. 14 cases of unilateral parathyroid adenoma were explored unilaterally and the unilateral parathyroid adenoma was excised. 3 cases of parathyroid hyperplasia were explored bilaterally, and parathyroid glands were removed subtotally, and only half gland was reserved. 1 case of parathyroid carcinoma experienced excision of thyroid gland and parathyroid at the affected side and isthmus excision, subtotal excision of thyroid gland at the healthy side and functional cervical lymphonode dissection at the affected side. All the 19 cases recovered well after operation, and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism were controlled. No relapse was found after follow-up of 3 months to 5 years. In conclusion, local parathyroid excision with small wounds after pre-operative locative image test and qualitative laboratory test is effective. Timely surgical treatment could reduce joint and urinary damage. Post-operative follow-up should be emphasized for early detection of the patients with hypoparathyroidism and recurrence.