Multiple bone resorptions in primary hyperparathyroidism / 中华骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the importance of early di agnosis and treatment of primary hy-perparathyroidism in multiple bone resorptions.Methods From April 1997to April 2001,5patie nts were regarded as having multiple bone resorptions.There were 4females and 1male.The age ranged from 25to 46years(average 37years).The mean interval between symptom o nset and final diagnosis was 19.5mon ths(from8to 36months).All patients were suffering from se vere bone pain in need of strong antalgic,and the symptoms including fatigue,depression,loss of appetite and malaise,e tc.Abnormality on bone scan indicated multiple areas of skeletal involvem ent,bone radiographs showed multip le bone resorptions in skull,rib,pelvis and limbs.The range of serum calcium level was 2.27-3.22mmol /L and that o f PTH was 168-214ng /ml.Palpable neck mass was found i n three patients.Results All patients had undergone resectio n of the abnormal parathyroid.Three were parathyroid adenomas and two defined a s hyperplastic glands.All of them had pain relief after operation.The average follow-up was 15months(3-27months);the bone lesions have been repaired partially or totally s hown in X -ray examination during follow-up.Conclusion Clinically,in younger patients with multiple bone resorptions,hyperparathyroidism should be highly suspected,so that timely parathyroid surgery can be ca rried out for the treatment.[