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  • Title: Parathyroid adenoma and hypercalcemia in a patient presenting with multiple pathological fractures of the long bones.
    Author: Hussain A, Mahmood H, Geddoa E, Hamish M, Reda AH.
    Journal: Int J Surg; 2008 Dec; 6(6):465-8. PubMed ID: 19059146.
    Abstract:
    The rarity and variable presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism can make its diagnosis a challenge - especially in the developing world where malnutrition may mask hypercalcaemia. Our case report is of a 25-year-old Yemeni woman who presented at AL Buraihi General Hospital with a pathological fracture of the right femur and a past history of multiple limb fractures. The diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism was suspected after full history and examination. It was then confirmed biochemically by raised PTH and serum calcium levels, and radiologically by ultrasonography of the patient's neck, which demonstrated a right inferior parathyroid adenoma. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation of her right femoral fracture but suffered a fracture of her left femur which was treated conservatively so as not to delay parathyroidectomy. Post-operatively, the patient suffered from transient hypocalcaemia, which was treated medically, and eventually went on to make a full recovery.
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