Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions SURGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY Case #4 - A 60 year old with hypercalcemia DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 6.) What is the underlying pathology in primary hyperparathyroidism? Pathology in primary hyperparathyroidism: Adenoma: 80-85% single gland disease Hyperplasia: multiglandular disease in 15% Parathyroid cancer: 1%
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