Surgically proven primary hyperparathyroidism with a suppressed intact parathyroid hormone

A patient with hypercalcaemia had persistently suppressed serum intact parathyroid hormone levels (measured by immunochemiluminometric assay). However, other biochemical tests and open-neck exploration confirmed a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism.

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Published inMedical journal of Australia Vol. 165; no. 4; p. 197
Main Authors Glendenning, P, Pullan, P T, Gulland, D, Edis, A J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 19.08.1996
Subjects
Adenoma - surgery
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism - blood
Hyperparathyroidism - etiology
Hyperparathyroidism - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Parathyroid Hormone - blood
Parathyroid Neoplasms - complications
Parathyroid Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:A patient with hypercalcaemia had persistently suppressed serum intact parathyroid hormone levels (measured by immunochemiluminometric assay). However, other biochemical tests and open-neck exploration confirmed a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism.
ISSN:0025-729X
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1996.tb124924.x