Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism with fractures

Po Hui Wu*, Ching Jen Wang

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Article peer-review

8 Scopus citations

Abstract

Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism is an uncommon condition usually found among patients with urinary stones. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of a patient with normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism presenting with bilateral femoral neck fracture. A 45-year-old man had pain both hip joints and limping in for several months, Vertical fractures of bilateral femoral necks were found by radiographs. Laboratory findings showed a normal value of total serum calcium but elevated serum ionized calcium. Serum parathyroid hormone and alkaline phosphatase levels were elevated. The patient was treated with subtrochanteric valgus osteotomy fixed with a dynamic hip screw and total parathyroidectomy. Histopathologic examination showed hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands. At 1 -year follow-up, the patient was doing well clinically.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)805-809
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Arthroplasty
Volume17
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 09 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hip fracture
  • Hyperplasia
  • Ionized calcium
  • Normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism
  • Parathyroid glands

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism with fractures'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this