Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions SURGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY Case #4 - A 60 year old with hypercalcemia DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 5.) What workup will you do to confirm the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism? Diagnostic evaluation in suspected primary hyperparathyroidism: Elevated serum calcium and elevated PTH are diagnostic of hyperparathyroidism. Phosphorus low, chloride high 24 hour urine calcium
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