Hyperparathyroidism

  • MC cause - Solitary parathyroid adenoma (90%)
  • MC clinical presentation - Nephrolithiasis
  • Bone changes of primary & secondary HPT are identical, except for the associated changes of renal osteodystrophy in secondary HPT.



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