A 58-year-old woman presents with recurrent nephrolithiasis and progressive diffuse bone pain. Vital signs: BP 138/82, HR 88, RR 16, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%. Laboratory studies reveal serum calcium 11.2 mg/dL (normal 8.5-10.5), phosphate 2.1 mg/dL (normal 2.5-4.5), and PTH 145 pg/mL (normal 15-65). Urine calcium is elevated. Recent DEXA scan shows decreased bone mineral density. She denies recent thiazide diuretic use. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A)Primary hyperparathyroidismGABARITO
  2. B)Secondary hyperparathyroidism due to chronic kidney disease
  3. C)Vitamin D deficiency
  4. D)Hypoparathyroidism after thyroid surgery
  5. E)Pseudohypoparathyroidism

Explicação

Primary hyperparathyroidism is usually caused by a parathyroid adenoma and classically causes hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, nephrolithiasis, and bone resorption. PTH increases renal phosphate wasting and stimulates osteoclast mediated bone turnover through ... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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