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  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Bone Disease
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism incidence has risen over decades.
  • A newer phenotype, normocalcaemic hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT), presents with normal calcium and elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) without typical causes.
  • NPHPT is often identified during metabolic bone disease assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the definition, diagnosis, and management strategies for normocalcaemic hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT).
  • To outline investigation pathways and criteria for therapeutic intervention in NPHPT patients.
  • To establish appropriate follow-up protocols for individuals with NPHPT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on normocalcaemic hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT).
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and end-organ involvement.
  • Evaluation of current therapeutic guidelines and surveillance strategies.

Main Results:

  • NPHPT prevalence and progression vary based on patient cohorts and diagnostic cut-offs.
  • End-organ involvement is a key factor in determining treatment decisions for NPHPT.
  • Surgical intervention is considered for NPHPT with significant end-organ involvement; otherwise, annual surveillance is recommended.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of NPHPT requires excluding confounding factors like vitamin D deficiency and renal impairment.
  • Comprehensive assessment of end-organ involvement guides management in NPHPT.
  • A clear follow-up strategy, including surveillance or intervention, is essential for NPHPT patients.