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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Urolithiasis |
Subtitle of host publication | Basic Science and Clinical Practice |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag London Ltd |
Pages | 767-783 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781447143871 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781447143833 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Bone disease
- Diverse disease spectrum
- Hypercalcemia
- Methylene blue
- Parathyroidectomy
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Primary hyperparathyroidism
- Renal stones
- Vitamin D