parathyroid adenoma involving a single parathyroid gland is the underlying cause of 80-85% of primary hyperparathyroidism (phpt). skeletal system is significantly affected by phpt. brown tumors are known to have affinity for 99mtc-mibi. we report a rare case of phpt presenting with diffuse bony pain, high calcium level and significantly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. 99mtc-pertechnetate/9...

C3, 4' -Fz A sixty seven year old, retired steel worker said that his left arm did not seem to belong to him any longer and that it “did what it liked”. The problem had developed insidiously, and had been progressing for about 3 months. His examination confirmed deaVerentation of his left arm, impaired two point discrimination, astereognosis, and dysgraphaesthesia. Myoclonic jerks of his arm we...

 Parathyroid adenoma involving a single parathyroid gland is the underlying cause of 80-85% of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Skeletal system is significantly affected by PHPT. Brown tumors are known to have affinity for 99mTc-MIBI. We report a rare case of PHPT presenting with diffuse bony pain, high calcium level and significantly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. 99m<...