Analysis of causes of misdiagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and preventive strategies / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyse and explore the situation and causes of misdiagnosed primary hyperparathyroidism(PHPT),so as to develop some strategies for preventing and reducing misdiagnosis.Methods Clinical data of 94 misdiagnosed patients with PHPT treated in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from November 1992 to April 2009 were collected and analyzed retrospectively.Results All cases were confirmed by operation and pathology.Among the 94 cases,90 cases were of parathyroid adenoma,and 4 cases of parathyroid carcinoma.The rate of misdiagnosis was 97.9%(94/96).The length of time of misdiagnosis was 2 months to 20 years;