Endocrine Disorders Flashcards
What is hyperparathyroidism?
Parathyroid gland hyperplasia
What are the two types of hyperparathyroidism?
Primary and secondary
___% of primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by parathyroid adenoma
85%
85% of primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by…
parathyroid adenoma
Some cases of ___ are heritable involving a mutation of the parathyroid CASR gene
primary hyperparathyroidism
___% of primary hyperparathyroidism involves hyperplasia of all four glands
10%
With primary hyperparathyroidism, secretion of PTH is ___
increased
In cases of primary hyperparathyroidism, PTH will remain elevated despite increasing ___ levels
calcium
Increased PTH in bone ___ osteoclastic activity and ___ osteoblastic activity
increases osteoclastic activity and decreases osteoblastic activity
Increased PTH in kidneys ___ calcitriol
increases
Increased calcitriol in kidneys ___ calcium and ___ phosphate
conserves calcium and excretes phosphate
Increased calcitriol in bone ___ osteoclastic activity and ___ osteoblastic activity
increases osteoclastic activity and decreases osteoblastic activity
Increased calcitriol to the GI increases ___
calbindin
Calbindin in the GI increases ___ absorption
calcium
Increased PTH in kidneys increases ___
calcitriol
What are the calcium levels found in primary hyperparathyroidism?
Elevated and continue to increase
How does the parathyroid gland respond to elevated calcium with primary hyperparathyroidism?
Parathyroid gland isn’t functioning normally so PTH production remains high
(normally, high calcium reduces PTH)
With primary hyperparathyroidism, there is ___ osteoclastic activity and ___ osteoblastic activity
increased osteoclastic activity and decreased osteoblastic activity
With primary hyperparathyroidism, the kidneys have ___ reabsorption of calcium
increased
With primary hyperparathyroidism, the kidneys have ___ excretion of phosphate
increased
With primary hyperthyroidism, the kidneys have ___ calcitriol production
increased
With primary hyperparathyroidism, the intestines have increased ___
calbindin
What are the examples of osteitis that can come of primary hyperparathyroidism?
- Dissecting osteitis
- Osteitis fibrosa
- Osteitis fibrosa cystica
Describe dissecting osteitis resulting from primary hyperparathyroidism
- Osteoclasts stimulated by increased PTH
- Cut cones into subperiosteal and endosteal surfaces of cortical bone
- Collagen is laid down adjacent to trabeculae
Describe osteitis fibrosa resulting from primary hyperparathyroidism
- Accelerated bone remodeling
- Trabeculae resorbed
- Marrow replaced by fibrous tissue, macrophages, areas of hemorrhage from microfractures, and reactive bone
Describe osteitis fibrosa cystica resulting from primary hyperparathyroidism
- Brown tumors which contain osteoclastic giant cells
- Other radiographically visible bone changes
Cones have been cut into subperiosteal and endosteal surfaces of cortical bone and collagen has been laid down adjacent to trabeculae
What condition is being described?
Dissecting osteitis (due to primary hyperparathyroidism)
Bone remodeling is accelerated, trabeculae is resorbed, and bone marrow has been replaced by fibrous tissue, macrophages, areas of hemorrhage from microfractures, and reactive bone
What condition is being described?
Osteitis fibrosa (due to primary hyperparathyroidism)
Brown tumors in the bone containing osteoclastic giant cells are present with other visible bone changes
What condition is being described?
Osteitis fibrosa cystica (due to primary hyperparathyroidism)
The following are clinical manifestations of what disease?
- Hypercalcemia
- Impaired renal function and eventual renal failure (due to persistent hypercalcemia)
- Kidney stones
- Peptic ulcers
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Fracture
Primary hyperparathyroidism
The following are radiographic findings of what disease?
- Osteolysis
- Loss of cortical definition
- Frayed, irregular, “lace like” appearance
- Subperiosteal resorption
- Brown tumor
- Soft tissue calcifications
Primary hyperparathyroidism
What are the long term radiographic characteristics of primary hyperparathyroidism?
- Osteolysis
- Loss of cortical definition
- Frayed, irregular, “lace like” appearance
- Subperiosteal resorption
- Brown tumor
- Soft tissue calcifications