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March 3, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Complications of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Retrospective Study of 83 Cases

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KGK. GorgiMCM. ChaoucheYEY. Errahali

Key Points

  • Complications of primary hyperparathyroidism often lead to skeletal issues, affecting over half of patients.
  • Skeletal complications, including osteoporosis and fractures, highlight the severity of this disorder.
  • Retrospective analysis from 83 cases reveals a marked female predominance, with many complications manifesting biologically and radiologically.
  • Early detection and management are critical to reducing morbidity associated with primary hyperparathyroidism.

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is one of the most common endocrine disorders, characterized by inappropriate secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), leading to disturbances in calcium–phosphate metabolism and multisystem complications. Objective: To determine the prevalence and profile of clinical, biological, and radiological complications of PHPT in a Moroccan hospital-based cohort. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study including 83 patients with PHPT, followed between 2015 and 2022 in two university hospitals in Rabat. Clinical, biochemical, radiological, and bone densitometry data were analyzed. Results: The mean age was 53.27 years (range: 11–85 years), with a marked female predominance (90.4%). Skeletal manifestations were the most frequent (56.6%), followed by digestive (15.7%), urinary (10.8%), and cardiovascular manifestations (10.8%). Skeletal complications were observed in 48.2% of patients, including fractures (14.5%) and brown tumors (9.6%). Osteoporosis was identified in 33.7% of cases. Conclusion: Complications of PHPT remain frequent and severe, reflecting delayed diagnosis in our setting. Early detection and appropriate management could significantly reduce associated morbidity.

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Gorgi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75bc2c6e9836116a23b0fhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18367963
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