Hormonal Diseases Flashcards
Hyperparathyroidism is the result of overactivity of which gland?
Parathyroid
Is PTH a strong osteoblastic or osteoclastic hormone?
Osteoclastic
What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia?
Primary hyperparathyroidism caused by parathyroid adenoma (90%)
Hypercalcemia due to high PTH levels leads to a deficiency of what mineral?
Phosphate
What is the cause of secondary HPT?
Complication of chronic renal disease
Tertiary HPT is seen in what population?
Dialysis patients
What is tertiary HPT?
When the parathyroid gland acts independently from serum calcium levels
HPT is more common in what gender and what age range?
Females aged 30-50
What are the symptoms of HPT?
- -Bone pain,
- -Fractures,
- -Lethargy,
- -Polyuria
What are the symptoms of hypercalcemia seen with HPT?
Muscle weakness and hypertonia
What elevated lab levels are seen with PTH?
Alkaline phosphatase and PTH
What GI complications can be seen with HPT?
Rengal stones, pancreatitis
What is the diagnostic and hallmark feature of HPT seen on X-ray?
Subperiosteal resorption
What is the term for the cystic accumulations of fibrous tissue commonly seen with HPT?
Brown tumor
What is the most common location for subperiosteal resorption that is seen with HPT?
RADIAL margins of the middle and proximal phalanges of the 2nd and 3rd digits
What unique dental feature is seen with HPT?
Loss of the lamina dura of the teeth
What kind of resorption is seen at the distal phalanges of the fingers with HPT?
Ungal tuft resorption
The SI involvement with HPT can resemble what other condition but what also sets it apart?
AS (if HPT, renal stones or kidney issues are likely present)
What radiographic features are more sensitive to hyperparathyroidism?
Rugger jersey spine, subperiosteal resorption at SI joints, salt-and-pepper skull