Parathyroid

Question 1

What organs does the parathyroid target?

Answer 1

Bones, kidneys, intestines

Question 1

Will vitamin D deficiency cause an increase or decrease in PTH?

Answer 1

Increased PTH because calcium needs vitamin D to be absorbed into the intestines and if calcium is not able to be absorbed, PTH is increased

Question 2

Which of the following will NOT cause an increase in PTH?

A) Chronic renal failure
B) Vitamin D deficiency
C) Metastatic bone tumours
D) Hyperparathyroidism

Answer 2

C - causes hypoparathyroidism

Question 3

What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia?

A) Sarcoidosis
B) Hyperparathyroidism
C) Excess vitamin D
D) Metastases

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What are the symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism?

Answer 4

Painful bones
Renal stones
Abdominal groans
Psychic moans

Question 5

What is FALSE of a parathyroid adenoma?

A) It is usually hypoechoic
B) It is typically solitary
C) It is avascular
D) It is oval in shape

Answer 5

C - it is highly vascular

Question 6

You suspect parathyroid hyperplasia. How many of the glands will be enlarged?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 6

D - is also associated with MEN syndrome