Why is it important?
Because it looks a lot like primary hyperparathyroidism. A
significant number of cases per year get confused with
hyperparathyroidism and as a result undergo inappropriate (and
failed) surgery. It’s very tricky. There are ways to make the
distinction, as outlined in the articles. If you are about to
diagnose primary hyperparathyroidism and refer a patient for surgery
pause and ask yourself: am I missing familial hypocalciuric
hypercalcemia?
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