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Hyperparathyroidism and cerebral calcifications:a case report.
Hongyan Xu1,2, Haoqiang Qin1,2, Shengwu Zhong1,2
1Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Wuzhou, Wuzhou, Guangxi, China.
Neurocase
|May 3, 2022
Summary
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) rarely causes cerebral calcifications. This case study suggests parathyroidectomy may significantly improve these brain calcifications in PHPT patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Radiology
Background:
- Cerebral calcifications associated with hyperparathyroidism are infrequently documented.
- Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a condition involving overactive parathyroid glands.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old female with hypertension presented with bradykinesia and memory decline.
- Cranial CT and MRI revealed symmetrical calcifications in the basal ganglia, cerebellar dentate nucleus, and gray-white matter junction.
Findings:
- This case adds to the rare instances of PHPT associated with cerebral calcifications, with only 6 prior reported cases.
- The patient's neurological symptoms correlated with the observed brain calcifications.
Implications:
- Parathyroidectomy is a potential therapeutic intervention for PHPT-associated cerebral calcifications.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management may lead to remission of neurological symptoms and calcifications.
- Further research is warranted to understand the pathophysiology and long-term outcomes.
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