The Detection and management of primary hyperparathyroidism in patients with urolithiasis

Mumtaz Jamshed Khan, Nuzhat Faruqui, Jamsheer Jehangir Talati

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the variable presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism and the association of this disease with urinary tract stone formation, methods for detection and screening of hyperparathyroidism and treatment of hypercalcemia, anatomical variations in position and number of parathyroids, parathyroid hyperfunction in pregnancy, and indications for parathyroidectomy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUrolithiasis
Subtitle of host publicationBasic Science and Clinical Practice
PublisherSpringer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages767-783
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9781447143871
ISBN (Print)9781447143833
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012

Keywords

  • Bone disease
  • Diverse disease spectrum
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Methylene blue
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy
  • Primary hyperparathyroidism
  • Renal stones
  • Vitamin D

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