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Primary hyperparathyroidism — ABIM Board MCQ

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EasyEndocrinology/MetabolismPrimary hyperparathyroidismABIM Board

A 57-year-old woman has calcium 11.5 mg/dL, PTH 118 pg/mL, eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73 m2, and 24-hour urine calcium 340 mg/day. DXA shows T-score minus 2.7 at the femoral neck. She has no kidney stones. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: DPrimary hyperparathyroidism with skeletal involvement

Elevated calcium with inappropriately high PTH indicates primary hyperparathyroidism. Osteoporosis and reduced kidney function are surgical criteria even without kidney stones.

Reference: Endocrine Society and International Workshop Primary Hyperparathyroidism Guidelines