Multigland Disease in Primary Hyperparathyroidism Clinical Trial
Official title:
Surgical Approach for Primary Hyperparathyroidism in the Elderly - a Prospective Study
Following a personal observation and a retrospective analysis of the data, the investigators
hypothesise that there is increased frequency of multiple gland disease in primary
hyperparathyroidism in the elderly.
This study will include patients over the age of 65, diagnosed with primary
hyperaprathyroidism, referred for surgery and suspected to have a single adenoma according to
preoperative imaging. Surgery will begin with a focal parathyroid exploration as suspected
followed by an exploration of the other gland at the same time. Data will be analysed to
determine the frequency of multigland disease in this population.
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