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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is an endocrine disorder often associated with hypercalcemia.
  • Acute pancreatitis is a rare but serious manifestation of PHPT.
  • Timely diagnosis of PHPT presenting as pancreatitis is crucial for preventing recurrent episodes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical and radiological characteristics of patients presenting with acute pancreatitis as the initial sign of PHPT.
  • To identify factors associated with the development of severe pancreatitis in these patients.
  • To compare the clinical profile of PHPT patients with and without pancreatitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of medical records of 30 patients with acute pancreatitis as the index PHPT presentation.
  • Comparison with a control group of 30 PHPT patients without pancreatitis.
  • Analysis of clinico-radiological data, including serum calcium levels and presence of nephrolithiasis.

Main Results:

  • The study included 30 patients with PHPT presenting with acute pancreatitis (mean age 44.9 years, male predominance).
  • Mean serum calcium was elevated (12.24 mg/dl), with 16.6% showing normocalcemia at presentation.
  • Nephrolithiasis was significantly associated with severe pancreatitis; PHPT with pancreatitis showed higher calcium and less skeletal involvement than PHPT without pancreatitis.

Conclusions:

  • PHPT can masquerade as acute pancreatitis, necessitating a high index of suspicion for diagnosis, particularly with normocalcemia.
  • Nephrolithiasis is a risk factor for severe pancreatitis in PHPT.
  • PHPT patients with pancreatitis exhibit distinct features, including male preponderance, higher calcium levels, and fewer skeletal complications compared to those without pancreatitis.