Parkinsonism as an Atypical Manifestation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Jaw Tumor: An Uncommon Presenting Manifestation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism Jaw Tumor: An Uncommon Presenting Manifestation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Introduction: To report two unusual cases of primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) that initially manifested with a “ jaw tumor” and to discuss the clinical implications of a giant cell granuloma vs an ossifying fibroma of the jaw. Material and methods: The history, physical examination, laboratory values and the imaging and pathologic findings are described in two patients who presented with a “ja...

Atypical parkinsonism: an update

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This update discusses novel aspects on genetics, diagnosis, and treatments of atypical parkinsonism published over the past 2 years. RECENT FINDINGS A genome-wide association study identified new genetic risk factors for progressive supranuclear palsy and new genetic conditions presenting with atypical parkinsonism have been described. The clinical criteria for diagnosis of ...

Finger Fractures as an Early Manifestation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism Among Young Patients

Osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures represent a substantial health burden, and predominantly affect the elderly. Younger generations may also develop these conditions because of various predisposing conditions, including primary hyperparathyroidism. However, little information is available regarding early skeletal manifestations of primary hyperparathyroidism.A 30-year-old Japanese male pre...

Atypical Primary Hyperparathyroidism Due to Hypovitaminosis D.

Vitamin D deficiency is nowadays very common in the general population and also in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Hypovitaminosis D may modify the clinical features and the severity of primary hyperparathyroidism. We present the case of a 75-year-old woman with a 10 year history of nephrolithiasis and severe osteoporosis, with multiple fragility fractures. Her bone and kidney status...

Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Pancreatitis: an Uncommon Cause of Pancreatitis