Erratum to: Musculoskeletal manifestations of primary hyperparathyroidism

Cardiovascular manifestations of primary hyperparathyroidism: a narrative review.

Data on cardiovascular disease in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are controversial; indeed, at present, cardiovascular involvement is not included among the criteria needed for parathyroidectomy. Aim of this narrative review is to analyze the available literature in an effort to better characterize cardiovascular involvement in PHPT. Due to physiological effects of both parathyroid hormone ...

200 - Primary hyperparathyroidism: rheumatologic manifestations and bone disease

Most patients with primary hyperparathyroidism are women in their postmenopausal years. The serum calcium concentration is typically within 1 mg/dL above the upper limit of normal, and the parathyroid hormone concentration is usually 1.5 times above the upper limit of normal. Hypercalciuria is seen in approximately 40% of patients. Hypophosphatemia, reflecting the physiologic actions of PTH to ...

Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis: A Diagnostic Clue to Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Musculoskeletal manifestations of mucopolysaccharidoses.

The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a heterogeneous group of inherited metabolic disorders caused by enzyme deficiencies that lead to progressive lysosomal storage of glycosaminoglycans. Musculoskeletal manifestations are common across all forms of MPS and are often apparent early in the disease course. Diagnostic delays occur frequently in these patients, especially those with more attenuated...

Musculoskeletal manifestations of scurvy.

Scurvy occurs in individuals who eat inadequate amounts of fresh fruit or vegetables, often because of dietary imbalances related to advanced age or homelessness. Asthenia, vascular purpura, bleeding, and gum abnormalities are the main symptoms. In 80% of cases, the manifestations of scurvy include musculoskeletal symptoms consisting of arthralgia, myalgia, hemarthrosis, and muscular hematomas....