Primary Hyperparathyroidism - Case Report of a Female Patient with Hypercalcemic Crisis

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a result of increased and uncontrolled function of the parathyroid hormone caused by hyperfunction of one or more parathyroid glands. The cause of hyperfunction of the parathyroid glands could be adenoma, hyperplasia, and carcinoma. Primary Hyper parathyroidism is the most common cause of Hypercalcemia in outpatient population. The paper presents the case report of a 60years old female treated in our Hospital in March 2013. She presented in outpatient department with complaints of joints pain, Hypertension and renal failure for last 8years. After clinical, laboratory and radiological examination she was diagnosed as a case of PHPT due to a Giant Parathyroid Adenoma. After supportive, symptomatic and surgical treatment, the patient was back to normal daily activities without any signs of disease.