Abstract Primaryhyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disorder of mineral metabolism caused by inappropriate or excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone. It occurs sporadically in approximately 95% of cases but may also be associated with complex syndromes and/or a familial (i.e., hereditary) history. We report the clinical, laboratory, and genetic profiles of a case series with familial isolated hyperparathyroidism. Diagnosis was established in patients aged 22-41 years (median = 32), and recurrence was identified in four patients (three with adenoma and one with […]

BACKGROUND: Severe hypercalcemia is the leading cause of death in patients with parathyroid carcinoma. Non-curative resection and pharmacological measures may be useful for palliation in cases with recurrent and metastatic disease. Palliative treatment with intra-neoplastic ethanol injection has not been reported yet. METHODS: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous alcohol injection in one patient with unresectable parathyroid carcinoma is reported. RESULTS: One male patient with extensive recurrent parathyroid carcinoma suffering from severe hypercalcemia, refractory to all available medical measures has undergone two percutaneous ethanol […]