Parathyroid adenoma

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Endocrine glands

Parathyroid glands

Surgery is the most common treatment. However, many patients with mild hyperparathyroidism are not treated but are monitored for escalation of symptoms. Some postmenopausal women may consider estrogen replacement, which can help relieve symptoms and prevent bone loss.

Prognosis is generally good.

Complications are less common today. They include advanced renal disease such as nephrocalcinosis and osteitis fibrosa cystica (advanced bone disease). Osteoporosis and the increased risk for bone fractures associated with it is the most common concern.

Call your health care provider if you have any signs or symptoms that may be linked to this disorder.

Review Date: 08/14/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.