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[Primary hyperparathyroidism. An underdiagnosed disease in Denmark?]

M Blichert-Toft1, C L Mollerup, U F Feldt-Rasmussen

  • 1Kirurgisk og medicinsk endokrinologisk afdeling, Rigshospitalet, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 15, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is underdiagnosed, particularly in Denmark. Increased interest in diagnosing pHPT and a more liberal surgical approach for mild or asymptomatic cases are recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Population studies reveal primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) prevalence of 0.4-1% in adults, rising to 3% in women over 60.
  • Annual incidence is 25-30 new cases per 100,000 adults, with higher rates in older women.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the underdiagnosis of pHPT in Denmark.
  • To advocate for increased diagnostic interest and a more liberal surgical treatment approach for mild or asymptomatic pHPT.

Summary:

  • Preoperative diagnosis of pHPT is simplified by measuring serum calcium and intact parathyroid hormone (PTH).
  • Danish surgical series show heavier parathyroid adenomas and hyperplasia compared to Swedish series, indicating higher serum calcium levels.
  • Autopsy data suggests parathyroid disease in 10% of individuals.

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Impact:

  • Routine serum calcium measurements could increase pHPT diagnosis rates.
  • A more liberal surgical approach may benefit patients with mild or asymptomatic pHPT.
  • Findings suggest current diagnostic and treatment indications for pHPT in Denmark are restrictive.