Reversible Cause of Rapidly Progressive Dementia as Presenting Symptom of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 199-202, 2017.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-173346
ABSTRACT
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is imbalance of calcium, phosphate, and bone metabolism attributed to an increased secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Although PHPT is mainly associated with musculoskeletal and kidney dysfunction, variable symptoms can be presented in the elderly patients. A 75-year-old man presented with rapidly progressive dementia (RPD). Through etiological work-up of hypercalcemia and increased PTH, parathyroid adenoma was found. Subtotal parathyroidectomy resulted in recovery of cognitive impairment. Primary hyperparathyroidism should be considered in a differential diagnosis of RPD.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parathyroid Hormone
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Parathyroid Neoplasms
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Calcium
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Parathyroidectomy
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Cognition Disorders
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Dementia
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
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Hypercalcemia
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Hyperparathyroidism
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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