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Luis Agustín Ramírez Stieben¹, Estefanía Pustilnik², Feldman Néstor Rodolfo³

¹Hospital Privado de Rosario. ramirez.stieben@gmail.com.

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This case study details a rare instance of primary hyperparathyroidism and celiac disease coexisting in a patient with osteoporosis. Successful parathyroidectomy improved hormone levels, underscoring the need to investigate secondary causes of bone loss.

Keywords:

celiac disease primary hyperparathyroidism osteoporosis

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Bone Metabolism

Background:

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) causes hypercalcemia and bone abnormalities.
Celiac disease (CD) impairs nutrient absorption, affecting bone health.
Both conditions can independently contribute to low bone mass.

Observation:

A 49-year-old woman presented with osteoporosis.
She was diagnosed with both PHPT and CD.
Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy was performed successfully.

Findings:

Post-surgery, parathyroid hormone levels decreased.
This case demonstrates the rare coexistence of PHPT and CD.
The patient's osteoporosis management required addressing both conditions.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of investigating secondary causes of osteoporosis.
Suggests a potential, though unproven, link between PHPT and CD in bone disease.
Further research is warranted to explore shared mechanisms and clinical significance.