Abstract

OLIVERA FAJARDO, Daniel; PUERTO LORENZO, José  and  TORRES AJA, Lidia. Parathyroid adenoma. Case presentation. Medisur [online]. 2016, vol.14, n.5, pp. 567-572. ISSN 1727-897X.

Parathyroid Adenoma is a non-malignant tumor of the thyroid glands, which increases the levels of parathormone. This hormone regulates blood and bone levels of calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D. Its classic triad is characterized by the increase of the levels of parathormone, hyperkalimia and Hipophosphatemia. This entity affects between 500-1000 inhabitants and is the main cause of primary Hyperparathyroidism in about 80-85% of the patients. It is presented a case of a 69 year old female patient, admitted due to pathologic fractures of hip, clavicle, and fingers, caused by primary hyperparathyroidism originated by parathyroid adenoma. For the low incidence of this entity, its publication is considered of interest for the scientific staff.

Keywords : adenoma; parathyroid diseases; parathyroid hormone; hyperparathyroidism.

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