Primary Hyperparathyroidism - Investigation and management
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In this episode:
Even mild primary hyperparathyroidism significantly increases CV mortality
Minimally invasive surgery has become the recommended treatment - where the surgery is done and by whom is critically important for the 10% of cases that are difficult
Do a serum calcium and PTH for patients with unspecific neurocognitive, neuromuscular and renolithiasis or low BMD
Normo calcaemic hyperparathyroidism may be caused by primary HPT or secondary and a therapeutic / diagnostic trial with 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 for 3 months will disclose the cause
Image with ultrasound and parathyroid 4DCT angiogram
Expert: Prof Leigh Delbridge, Parathyroid and Thyroid Surgeon
This podcast is intended to be medical advice that is designed for health professionals only. We do not recommend you use this podcast as a substitute for a consult with a qualified health professional.
Visit Australian Thyroid Foundation for patient resources, individual support and information about the consequences of thyroid disease, iodine deficiency and the benefits of achieving good thyroid health. https://www.thyroidfoundation.org.au/
8 Comments
If it could cause that, what do you think the chances of improvement in my neck could be, After parathyroid surgery?
Thank you - great information
Sir, as far as I know, there is no such test that I have not done. But the gland is not being detected, my calcium and potassium levels are low and vitamin D is low. What is the way to avoid this? If
Primary Hyperparathyroidism - Investigation and management
Healthed
4,583 views
In this episode:
Even mild primary hyperparathyroidism significantly increases CV mortality
Minimally invasive surgery has become the recommended treatment - where the surgery is done and by whom is critically important for the 10% of cases that are difficult
Do a serum calcium and PTH for patients with unspecific neurocognitive, neuromuscular and renolithiasis or low BMD
Normo calcaemic hyperparathyroidism may be caused by primary HPT or secondary and a therapeutic / diagnostic trial with 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 for 3 months will disclose the cause
Image with ultrasound and parathyroid 4DCT angiogram
Expert: Prof Leigh Delbridge, Parathyroid and Thyroid Surgeon
This podcast is intended to be medical advice that is designed for health professionals only. We do not recommend you use this podcast as a substitute for a consult with a qualified health professional.
Visit Australian Thyroid Foundation for patient resources, individual support and information about the consequences of thyroid disease, iodine deficiency and the benefits of achieving good thyroid health. https://www.thyroidfoundation.org.au/