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Primary hyperparathyroidism. Case report and management.

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    Primary hyperparathyroidism in a young girl caused abdominal pain and kidney stones. Surgical removal of a parathyroid nodule normalized high calcium levels, resolving symptoms.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Nephrology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a rare endocrine disorder, particularly in children.
    • Symptoms can be nonspecific, including abdominal pain, polyuria, and polydipsia, often leading to delayed diagnosis.
    • Renal calculi (kidney stones) are a common complication of hypercalcemia associated with PHPT.

    Observation:

    • A 13-year-old female presented with abdominal pain, polyuria, polydipsia, and confirmed renal calculi.
    • Laboratory findings revealed significant hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and elevated parathyroid hormone levels.
    • Ultrasound identified a small parathyroid nodule, suggestive of an adenoma.

    Findings:

    • The patient was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism based on clinical and biochemical data.

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  • Surgical resection of the single parathyroid gland was performed.
  • Post-operatively, serum calcium levels normalized rapidly and remained stable.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing PHPT in pediatric patients.
    • Successful parathyroidectomy effectively resolves hypercalcemia and associated complications like renal calculi.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering PHPT in children presenting with hypercalcemic symptoms and renal stones.