Vitamin D deficiency masking primary hyperparathyroidism

Vitamin D deficiency and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are relatively common disorders. The coexistence of these conditions should be considered, as depletion of vitamin D may alter the clinical expression of autonomous parathyroid disease. We report details of a vitamin D deficient patient in...

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Published inAnnals of clinical biochemistry Vol. 41; no. 5; pp. 405 - 407
Main Authors Hannan, F M, Fairney, A, Johnston, D G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.09.2004
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism - complications
Hyperparathyroidism - diagnosis
Hyperparathyroidism - drug therapy
Vitamin D - therapeutic use
Vitamin D Deficiency - complications
Vitamin D Deficiency - diagnosis
Vitamin D Deficiency - drug therapy
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Summary:Vitamin D deficiency and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are relatively common disorders. The coexistence of these conditions should be considered, as depletion of vitamin D may alter the clinical expression of autonomous parathyroid disease. We report details of a vitamin D deficient patient in whom replacement therapy led to the unmasking of occult PHPT.
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ISSN:0004-5632
1758-1001
DOI:10.1258/0004563041731619