Primary hyperparathyroidism: Labs to order, Tx to consider

Padmaja Sanapureddy; Vishnu Vardhan Garla; Mallikarjuna Reddy Pabbidi

Primary hyperparathyroidism: Labs to order, Tx to consider

J Fam Pract. 2018 Nov;67(11):E16-E21.

Authors

Padmaja Sanapureddy¹, Vishnu Vardhan Garla², Mallikarjuna Reddy Pabbidi²

Affiliations

¹ Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Email: sanapureddypadmaja@gmail.com.
² University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

PMID: 30481255

Abstract

Unexplained kidney stones, osteoporosis, or certain subtle clues may point to hyperparathyroidism. These tests and imaging options can help you to be sure.

MeSH terms

Attitude of Health Personnel
Family Practice / methods*
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / complications*
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / diagnosis*
Kidney Calculi / etiology
Osteoporosis / etiology
Physical Examination / methods
Primary Health Care / methods*